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| Alternative Names | Neutral amino acid transporter A;Alanine/serine/cysteine/threonine transporter 1;ASCT-1;SATT;Solute carrier family 1 member 4;SLC1A4;ASCT1, SATT; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human SLC1A4, different from the related rat and mouse sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-SLC1A4 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting SLC1A4. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human; observed MW: 274 kDa; calculated MW: 55723 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-SLC1A4 Antibody catalog # PA2186. 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: SLC1A4 — Neutral amino acid transporter A
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 274 kDa; Calculated: 55723 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Transporter for alanine, serine, cysteine, and threonine. Exhibits sodium dependence.
Scientific background (datasheet): Neutral amino acid transporter A, also called SLC1A4 or ASCT1, is a protein that in humans is encodes by the SLC1A4 gene. The SLC1A4 gene is mapped to chromosome 2p14 based on an alignment of the SLC1A4 sequence with the genomic sequence (GRCh37). ASCT1 does not transport glutamate or aspartate but alanine, serine, cysteine, and threonine instead. It is found that the ASCT1 transporter functions primarily as an amino acid exchanger. Transport is associated with a chloride channel activity that is thermodynamically uncoupled from animo acid transport. This gene also exhibits sodium dependence.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Melanosome . Identified by mass spectrometry in melanosome fractions from stage I to stage IV.
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed mostly in brain, muscle, and pancreas but detected in all tissues examined.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family. Pelle subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Amino Acid Metabolism,Amino Acids,Channels,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,Plasma Membrane,Signal Transduction.
- 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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