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| Alternative Names | GABA receptor associated protein, GABARAPL |
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Overview
Anti-GABARAP Antibody is an antibody targeting GABA receptor associated protein, GABARAPL Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GABA receptor associated protein, GABARAPL (also reported as GABA receptor associated protein, GABARAPL).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Mouse, human - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): Due to high homology with GABA receptor associated protein-like proteins the antibody will recognize:GABA receptor associated protein-like 1 (11/14 amino acid residues identical), (Accession Q0VGK0).GABA receptor associated protein-like 3 (11/14 amino acid residues identical), (Accession Q9BY60).May recognize GABA receptor associated protein-like 2 (8/14 amino acid residues identical), (Accession P60522)..
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
GABA(A) receptors are ligand-gated chloride channels that mediate inhibitory neurotransmission. GABA associated protein (GABARAP) family interacts specifically with the γ1, γ2S and γ2L subunits of the GABA(A) receptor. GABARAP is expressed in a variety of tissues including heart, brain, placenta, liver and others.
Research relevance and current trends
- Mapping receptor/channel localization across neuronal subtypes and subcellular compartments.
- Linking trafficking or surface expression changes to activity-dependent signaling and plasticity.
- Using KO/KD or blocking-peptide concepts to strengthen antibody-based target assignment.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-IP016.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-IP016; Negative control: BLP-IP016.
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