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| Alternative Names | Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated potassium channel 1, HAC2, Brain cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1, BCNG1, Potassium/sodium hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1 |
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Overview
Guinea pig Anti-HCN1 Antibody is an antibody targeting Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated potassium channel 1, HAC2, Brain cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1, BCNG1, Potassium/sodium hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1 Polyclonal raised in Guinea Pig (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IF, IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated potassium channel 1, HAC2, Brain cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1, BCNG1, Potassium/sodium hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1 (also reported as Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated potassium channel 1, HAC2, Brain cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1, BCNG1, Potassium/sodium hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 1).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Mouse - 18/19 amino acid residues identical; human - 16/19 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Mouse.
- Cited use: ICC, IHC (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- 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.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Hyperpolarization-activated cation currents (Ih) appear in the heart and the brain and have a crucial role in controlling electrical pacemaker activity, contributing to biological processes such as heartbeat, sleep-wake cycle and synaptic plasticity.1,2The Ih currents are generated by the hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel family (HCN), which is comprised of four homologous members, HCN1-4.Each HCN subunit consists of six transmembrane domains (TM), a pore region between TM5-TM6 and a binding domain for cyclic nucleotides (CNBD) in the cytoplasmic C-terminus.2 The HCN subunits can form functional homomers and can also co-assemble into functional heteromers.2The channels are closely related to each other and share a homology of about 60%. However, their similarity decreases in the cytoplasmic N- and C-termini. The channels HCN1-4 mainly differ from each other in their speed of activation and the extent to which they are modulated by cAMP.
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.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
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-PC056.
- 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-PC056; Negative control: BLP-PC056.
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