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| Alternative names | Sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 1;GAT-1;Solute carrier family 6 member 1;SLC6A1;GABATR, GABT1, GAT1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human SLC6A1, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids. |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody recognizes sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 1 (gene SLC6A1) in human, mouse and rat samples and is validated for ICC/IF, IHC and Western blot. The predicted molecular weight is 67.1 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 67 kDa.
GAT-1 (SLC6A1) is the main neuronal GABA transporter, which uses sodium and chloride gradients to clear GABA from the synapse. By controlling extracellular GABA, it shapes inhibitory neurotransmission and is the target of the antiepileptic drug tiagabine, making it a common subject in epilepsy and neuropharmacology research.
| Target | Sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 1 (gene SLC6A1; UniProt P30531, human) |
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| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 4 mg trehalose; 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4 |
| Calculated MW | 67.1 kDa |
| Observed MW | 67 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL (Human, Mouse, Rat) |
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| IHC (paraffin sections) | 2–5 µg/mL (Mouse, Rat) |
| Immunocytochemistry / Immunofluorescence | 5 µg/mL (Human) |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): human HeLa cells, human RT4 cells, human K562 cells, human U251 cells, rat brain tissue, rat C6 cells, mouse brain tissue, mouse Neuro-2a cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 10% SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, 30 µg lysate per lane, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 0.5 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:5000, ECL detection.
Samples with confirmed staining (IHC): mouse cerebellum tissue, rat cerebellum tissue, rat brain tissue.
Recommended antigen retrieval: heat-mediated, in TE buffer (pH 9.0); citrate buffer (pH 6.0) can be used instead.
Conditions in the example images (IHC): heat-mediated antigen retrieval in EDTA buffer (pH 8.0).
Samples with confirmed staining (ICC/IF): mouse cerebellum tissue, rat cerebellum tissue.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide from the N-terminal region of human SLC6A1. It differs from the mouse and rat sequences at two residues.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human, mouse and rat. UniProt places sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 1 in the cell membrane and presynapse. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
Safety
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