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| Alternative Names | Sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 1, Snat1, Amino acid transporter A1, rATA1, Glutamine transporter, N-system amino acid transporter 2, Ata1, Glnt, Sa2, Sat1 |
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Overview
Anti-SLC38A1 Antibody is an antibody targeting Sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 1, Snat1, Amino acid transporter A1, rATA1, Glutamine transporter, N-system amino acid transporter 2, Ata1, Glnt, Sa2, Sat1 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-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 1, Snat1, Amino acid transporter A1, rATA1, Glutamine transporter, N-system amino acid transporter 2, Ata1, Glnt, Sa2, Sat1 (also reported as Sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 1, Snat1, Amino acid transporter A1, rATA1, Glutamine transporter, N-system amino acid transporter 2, Ata1, Glnt, Sa2, Sat1).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Cytoplasmic, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Mouse, human - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, 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
SNAT1 (SLC38A1, Sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 1) is a 486 amino acids system A type sodium symporter that catalyzes the electrogenic Na+-dependent uptake of glutamine, among other substrates. SNAT1 is thought to be responsible for glutamine uptake into neurons1.SNAT1 belongs to the β-family of solute carriers that includes three SLC families, SLC32, SLC36, and SLC38. SNAT1 is a member of the SLC38 family that includes 11 members, SNAT1 to SNAT11.SNAT1 and SNAT2 are expressed in neurons and in glial cells all over the central nervous system, with high expression in perivascular glial profiles and lower expression in astrocytes of the cerebral parenchyma.
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.
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-NT184.
- 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-NT184; Negative control: BLP-NT184.
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