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| Alternative names | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G (q) subunit alpha;Guanine nucleotide-binding protein alpha-q;GNAQ;GAQ; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human GNAQ , identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody targets guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha (gene GNAQ) in human, mouse and rat samples and is validated for flow cytometry, ICC/IF, IHC and Western blot. The predicted molecular weight is 42.1 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 42 kDa.
Gαq (GNAQ) is the alpha subunit of Gq heterotrimeric G proteins. After receptor activation it stimulates phospholipase C-β, producing IP3 and diacylglycerol that release Ca2+ and activate protein kinase C. Activating GNAQ mutations occur in uveal melanoma and Sturge-Weber syndrome, making it a common research target.
| Target | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha (gene GNAQ; UniProt P50148, human) |
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| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4; 0.05 mg NaN3; plus stabilizers |
| Calculated MW | 42.1 kDa |
| Observed MW | 42 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) | 0.5–1 µg/mL (Human, Mouse, Rat) |
| Immunocytochemistry / Immunofluorescence | 2 µg/mL (Human) |
| Flow cytometry (fixed cells) | 1–3 µg/1×106 cells (Human) |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): human placenta tissue, human Jurkat cells, rat brain tissue, mouse brain tissue.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient 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 testis tissue, rat ovary tissue, human prostatic cancer 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): A431 cells.
Samples with a confirmed signal (flow cytometry): A431 cells.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide from the N-terminal region of human GNAQ. The peptide sequence is conserved in mouse and rat.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human, mouse and rat. UniProt places guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha in the cell membrane, Golgi apparatus and nucleus. Tissue expression noted by UniProt (human): Predominantly expressed in ovary, prostate, testis and colon. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
Safety
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