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| Alternative Names | Sodium Channel Protein Type 7 Subunit Alpha, Putative voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nax, SCN6A, Nav2.1, Nav2.2 |
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Overview
Anti-SCN7A (NaX) Antibody is an antibody targeting Sodium Channel Protein Type 7 Subunit Alpha, Putative voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nax, SCN6A, Nav2.1, Nav2.2 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Sodium Channel Protein Type 7 Subunit Alpha, Putative voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nax, SCN6A, Nav2.1, Nav2.2 (also reported as Sodium Channel Protein Type 7 Subunit Alpha, Putative voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nax, SCN6A, Nav2.1, Nav2.2).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, 6th loop..
- Homology note: Rat- identical, Human - 13 out of 15 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Rat, Mouse.
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
- Conjugate/format: Unconjugated (may affect detection channel and background).
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
SCN7A, also known as NaX, Nav2.1 or Nav2.3, is an atypical member of the SCNA family of voltage-dependent sodium channels, that includes nine mammalian members: Nav1.1 through Nav1.9.As its name implies, SCN7A was initially identified as a new member of the Nav channel family. However, atypical sequence features, namely fewer positive charged residues in the S4 voltage sensor domain than other sodium channels, and the inability to record voltage-activated sodium currents, raised speculation that this channel might have distinct physiological roles. 1,2Indeed, a role of SCN7A as a sensor of extracellular sodium concentrations, has been described.SCN7A is expressed both in the central nervous system and in peripheral organs.
Research relevance and current trends
- Mapping receptor/channel localization across neuronal subtypes and subcellular compartments.
- Linking trafficking or surface expression changes to activity-dependent signaling and plasticity.
- Using KO/KD or blocking-peptide concepts to strengthen antibody-based target assignment.
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.
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.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-SC050.
- 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-SC050; Negative control: BLP-SC050.
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