Anti-GABA (B) R1

Antibodies

Antibodies

Israel

Storage before Reconstitution: The antibody ships as a lyophilized powder at room temperature. Upon arrival, it should be stored at -20°C - Storage after Reconstitution: The reconstituted solution can be stored at 4°C for up to 1 week. For longer periods, small aliquots should be stored at -20°C. Avoid multiple freezing and thawing. Centrifuge all antibody preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min).

A Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody to GABA(B) Receptor 1

Polyclonal

Western blot analysis

25 μl, 50 μl or 0.2 ml double distilled water (DDW), depending on the sample size.

1% BSA, 0.05% NaN3

GABBR1

Rat

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and plays a crucial role in the modulation of neuronal activity.1, 2The GABA transmitter interacts with three types of receptors: the ionotropic receptors, GABA(A) R and GABA(C) R, and the metabotropic GABA (B) receptor, [GABA(B) R].3 The latter belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor superfamily and mediates slow synaptic inhibition in the brain and spinal cord.1, 4The functional GABA (B) receptor is a heterodimer consisting of two subunits, the GABA(B) R1 and the GABA(B) R2. These subunits were demonstrated to have complementary roles essential for the functional receptor.5, 6 The GABA(B) R1 subunit was demonstrated to be important for agonist and antagonist binding, while GABA(B) R2 was shown to be essential for trafficking and for G-protein binding.To date, eight alternatively spliced isoforms of GABA (B) R1 have been proposed. These are named 1a-1h, of which 1a and 1b are the most prominent. Only 1a, 1b, and 1c appear to act as functional subunits.6, 7 They are widespread, being expressed in the testis, stomach, spinal cord, and brain. Isoform 1b is also expressed in the kidney and liver.7