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| Alternative Names | Excitatory amino acid transporter 1;Sodium-dependent glutamate/aspartate transporter 1;GLAST-1;Solute carrier family 1 member 3;SLC1A3;EAAT1, GLAST, GLAST1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human EAAT1, different from the related mouse sequence by three amino acids, and identical to the related rat sequence. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of SLC1A3 (Excitatory amino acid transporter 1) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-EAAT1/SLC1A3 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9959. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human EAAT1, different from the related mouse sequence by three amino acids, and identical to the related rat sequence.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 60 kDa; calculated MW: 59572 MW
- Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Excitatory amino acid transporter 1; Excitatory amino acid transporter 1. Solute carrier family 1 (glial high-affinity glutamate transporter), member 3, also known as SLC1A3, EAAT1 or GLAST, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC1A3 gene. This gene is a member of high affinity glutamate transporter family. It is mapped to chromosome 5p13.2 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). And this gene transports L-glutamate and also L- and D-aspartate. It is essential for terminating the postsynaptic action of glutamate by rapidly removing released glutamate from the synaptic cleft. Furthermore, this gene acts as a symport by cotransporting sodium. Functional note: Transports L-glutamate and also L- and D-aspartate. Essential for terminating the postsynaptic action of glutamate by rapidly removing released glutamate from the synaptic cleft. Acts as a symport by cotransporting sodium. Reported localization: Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Expression/tissue context: Highly expressed in cerebellum, but also found in frontal cortex, hippocampus and basal ganglia.
Research relevance and current trends
- Amino Acids: Researchers commonly examine how SLC1A3 (Excitatory amino acid transporter 1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cell Type Marker: Researchers commonly examine how SLC1A3 (Excitatory amino acid transporter 1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Energy Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how SLC1A3 (Excitatory amino acid transporter 1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative SLC1A3 (Excitatory amino acid transporter 1) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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