Anti-GNAQ Antibody Picoband®

Overview

This antibody is intended for detection of GNAQ (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha) 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-GNAQ Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9707. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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 GNAQ , identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
• Molecular weight context: reported MW: 42 kDa; calculated MW: 42142 MW
• Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
• Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, 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

Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha; Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha. Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G (q) subunit alpha is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GNAQ gene. Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins are a family of heterotrimeric proteins that couple cell surface, 7-transmembrane domain receptors to intracellular signaling pathways. Receptor activation catalyzes the exchange of GDP for GTP bound to the inactive G protein alpha subunit resulting in a conformational change and dissociation of the complex. The G protein alpha and beta-gamma subunits are capable of regulating various cellular effectors. Activation is terminated by a GTPase intrinsic to the G-alpha subunit. G-alpha-q is the alpha subunit of one of the heterotrimeric GTP-binding proteins that mediates stimulation of phospholipase C-beta. Mutations in this gene have been found associated to cases of Sturge-Weber syndrome and port-wine stains. Functional note: Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems. Regulates B-cell selection and survival and is required to prevent B-cell-dependent autoimmunity. Regulates chemotaxis of BM-derived neutrophils and dendritic cells (in vitro) (By similarity). . Reported localization: Nucleus . Membrane . Nucleus membrane . Colocalizes with the adrenergic receptors, ADREN1A and ADREN1B, at the nuclear membrane of cardiac myocytes. . Expression/tissue context: Predominantly expressed in ovary, prostate, testis and colon. Down-regulated in the peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) of rheumatoid arthritis patients (at protein level). .

Research relevance and current trends

• Apoptosis: Researchers commonly examine how GNAQ (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
• Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how GNAQ (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
• Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how GNAQ (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.

Common research applications

• Western blotting: compare relative GNAQ (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
• IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of GNAQ (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
• IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
• Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.

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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