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| Alternative Names | TMEM142A, CRACM1, Calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1 |
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Overview
Anti-Orai1 (extracellular) Antibody is an antibody targeting TMEM142A, CRACM1, Calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IC, IF, IFC, IHC, LCI, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: TMEM142A, CRACM1, Calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1 (also reported as TMEM142A, CRACM1, Calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1).
- Immunogen/epitope region: 2nd extracellular loop.
- Homology note: Rat - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): Will not recognize human Orai1..
- KO-validated: yes (validation context may be assay-dependent).
- Cited use: IFC (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Cytosolic calcium (Ca2+) has long been known to act as a key second messenger in many intracellular pathways including synaptic transmission, muscle contraction, hormonal secretion, cell growth and proliferation1,2. Intracellular Ca2+ levels are controlled by either the influx of Ca2+ through the calcium-release-activated Ca2+ channels (CRAC), or from intracellular stores which gained much attention.Recently, several key players of the store operated complex have been identified. Orai1 (also known as CRACM1) acts as the store operated Ca2+ channel (SOC) and STIM1, which acts as the endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ sensor3.
Research relevance and current trends
- Linking transporter/channel abundance to ionic homeostasis and excitability-related phenotypes.
- Studying compartment-specific localization (surface vs intracellular pools) and trafficking dynamics.
- Combining antibody readouts with functional assays for more complete interpretation.
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.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
- Flow cytometry (direct/indirect): quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression across subsets.
- Live cell imaging (LCI): support extracellular-epitope detection on non-permeabilized cells when appropriate.
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.
- Conceptual control: KO/KD samples provide orthogonal support for target assignment when available.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-CC062.
- 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-CC062; Negative control: BLP-CC062.
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