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| Alternative Names | Folate transporter 1;FOLT;Intestinal folate carrier 1;IFC-1;Placental folate transporter;Reduced folate carrier protein;RFC;Solute carrier family 19 member 1;SLC19A1;FLOT1, RFC1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human SLC19A1. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of SLC19A1 (Folate transporter 1) 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-SLC19A1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9504. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Monkey, 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 in the middle region of human SLC19A1.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 65 kDa; calculated MW: 64868 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Monkey,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
Folate transporter 1; Folate transporter 1. Solute carrier family 19 (folate transporter), member 1, also known as SLC19A1 or RFC1, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SLC19A1 gene. Transport of folate compounds into mammalian cells can occur via receptor-mediated or carrier-mediated mechanisms. A functional coordination between these 2 mechanisms has been proposed to be the method of folate uptake in certain cell types. Methotrexate (MTX) is an antifolate chemotherapeutic agent that is actively transported by the carrier-mediated uptake system. And RFC1 plays a role in maintaining intracellular concentrations of folate. Functional note: Transporter for the intake of folate. Uptake of folate in human placental choriocarcinoma cells occurs by a novel mechanism called potocytosis which functionally couples three components, namely the folate receptor, the folate transporter, and a V-type H (+)-pump. Reported localization: Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Expression/tissue context: Placenta, liver, and to a much smaller extent, in lung.
Research relevance and current trends
- Pathways and Processes: Researchers commonly examine how SLC19A1 (Folate transporter 1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Signal Transduction: Researchers commonly examine how SLC19A1 (Folate transporter 1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Vitamins/Minerals: Researchers commonly examine how SLC19A1 (Folate transporter 1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative SLC19A1 (Folate transporter 1) 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
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the sarcoglycan alpha/epsilon family.
- 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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