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| Alternative Names | Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha;Sodium channel protein brain I subunit alpha;Sodium channel protein type I subunit alpha;Voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nav1.1;SCN1A;NAC1, SCN1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Scn1a, identical to the related rat sequence. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of SCN1A (Sodium channel protein type 1 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-Scn1a Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9887. Tested in 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 C-terminus of human Scn1a, identical to the related rat sequence.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 250 kDa; calculated MW: 228972 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: 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
Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha; Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha. Nav1.1, also known as the sodium channel, voltage-gated, type I, alpha subunit (SCN1A), is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SCN1A gene. Voltage-dependent sodium channels are heteromeric complexes that regulate sodium exchange between intracellular and extracellular spaces and are essential for the generation and propagation of action potentials in muscle cells and neurons. Each sodium channel is composed of a large pore-forming, glycosylated alpha subunit and two smaller beta subunits. This gene encodes a sodium channel alpha subunit, which has four homologous domains, each of which contains six transmembrane regions. Allelic variants of this gene are associated with generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures and epileptic encephalopathy. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. The RefSeq Project has decided to create four representative RefSeq records. Three of the transcript variants are supported by experimental evidence and the fourth contains alternate 5' untranslated exons, the exact combination of which have not been experimentally confirmed for the full-length transcript. Functional note: Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na (+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. Reported localization: Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Expression/tissue context: Widely expressed; high expression found in skeletal muscle. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Neuroscience: Researchers commonly examine how SCN1A (Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neurotransmission: Researchers commonly examine how SCN1A (Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Receptors / Channels: Researchers commonly examine how SCN1A (Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative SCN1A (Sodium channel protein type 1 subunit alpha) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
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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