Glutamate receptor type 2 (GluR2) is one of the four subunits of alpha-amino-5-hydroxy-3-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid (AMPA) receptor. AMPA receptor is a non-NMDA-type ionotropic transmembrane receptor for glutamate that mediates fast synaptic transmission in the central nervous system (CNS (1). AMPA receptors are composed of four types of subunits, designated as GluR1, GluR2, GluR3, and GluR4 (alternatively called GluRA-D), which combine to form tetramers (2). The complex comprising of GluR2 and GluR3 is one of the two predominant forms in the adult hippocampus. All four GluRs interact with specific cytoplasmic protein through their C-terminal tails. Although in contrast to GluR1 and GluR4, GluR3 and GluR2 have a short C-terminal tail (3).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1000
Immunoprecipitation: 1:100
Immunohistochemistry: 1:100-1:250
Immunocytochemistry: 1:100-1:250
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.