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| Alternative Names | Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 2A;GluN2A;Glutamate [NMDA] receptor subunit epsilon-1;N-methyl D-aspartate receptor subtype 2A;NMDAR2A;NR2A;hNR2A;GRIN2A;NMDAR2A; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human NMDAR2A, different from the related mouse sequence by three amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by four amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-NMDAR2A/GRIN2A Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting GRIN2A. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 185 kDa; calculated MW: 165283 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-NMDAR2A/GRIN2A Antibody catalog # PA1058-1. Tested in IHC, 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
- Target: GRIN2A — Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 2A
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 185 kDa; Calculated: 165283 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels possesses high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Activation requires binding of agonist to both types of subunits.
Scientific background (datasheet): GRIN2A is also known as N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor channel, subunit epsilon-1 (NMDAR2A). This gene encodes a member of the glutamate-gated ion channel protein family. The encoded protein is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor subunit. NMDA receptors are both ligand-gated and voltage-dependent, and are involved in long-term potentiation, an activity-dependent increase in the efficiency of synaptic transmission thought to underlie certain kinds of memory and learning. These receptors are permeable to calcium ions, and activation results in a calcium influx into post-synaptic cells, which results in the activation of several signaling cascades. Disruption of this gene is associated with focal epilepsy and speech disorder with or without mental retardation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cell junction, synapse, postsynaptic cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed in prenatal and postnatal Leydig cells. Found as well in the corpus luteum, trophoblast, fetal membranes and breast. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Contains 2 fibronectin type-III domains.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Ligand-Gated Ion Channels,Neuroscience,Neurotransmission,Receptors / Channels.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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