NMDA 1 Receptor, phosphorylated (Ser889) (N-methyl-D-aspartate, NMDAR1)

The NMDA (N-methyl D-aspartate) receptors in the brain play a critical role in synaptic plasticity, synaptogenesis and excitotoxicity. Molecular cloning has demonstrated that NMDA receptors consist of several homologous subunits (NMDAR1). A variety of studies have suggested that protein phosphorylation of NMDA receptors may regulate their function and play a role in many forms of synaptic plasticity such as long-term potentiation. PKC phosphorylation occurs on several distinct sites on the NR1 subunit. Most of these sites are contained within a single alternatively spliced exon in the C-terminal domain, which has previously been proposed to be on the extracellular side of the membrane (1). A role for NMDAR1 in the molecular pathology underlying Huntington disease (HD) has been proposed on the basis of neurochemical studies in HD and the ability of the NMDAR1 to mediate neuronal cell death (2). Also, studies reveal a unrecognized role of the NMDAR1 in dynamically maintaining the long-term synaptic stability of memory storage circuits in the brain (3).\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nWestern Blot: 1:1000-2000 \nImmunohistochemistry: 1:100-1:250 \nImmunocytochemistry: 1:100-1:250 \nImmunoprecipitation: 1:30 \nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. \n\nManufactured incorporating RabMAb(R) technology under Epitomics US patents, No 5,675,063 and 7,429,487, owned by Abcam.

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