Spectrin, alpha (Spectrin Non-erythroid alpha Chain, Alpha Fodrin, Alpha II Spectrin, FLJ44613, Spectrin alpha Non-erythrocytic 1, SPTAN1, SPTA2)

Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. To date five glutamate Transporters have been cloned: GLAST (EAAT1), GLT1 (EAAT2), EAAC1 (EAAT3), EAAT4, and EAAT5. These transporters are believed to be critical in reducing potentially toxic extracellular concentration of glutamate by rapid uptake into nerve terminals and glial cells. Synaptic vesicles in the nerve terminals play a critical role in neurotransmission. Synaptic vesicles in the nerve terminals play a critical role in neurotransmission. Glutamergic neurotransmission occurs through an exocytotic process involving the interaction of glutamate containing synaptic vesicles with the plasma membranes of the presynaptic ending. An electro-chemical proton gradient generated by a V-type H+-ATPase (vacuolar-type proton-translocating ATPase) in the synaptic vesicles membrane provides the driving force for glutamate uptake. Recently a protein, termed inhibitory protein factor (IPF), has been isolated from brain cytosol that inhibits glutamate and GABA uptake into synaptic vesicles (IC50 ~25 nM). IPF does not inhibit ATP-independent uptake, norepinephrine uptake into chromaffin vesicles, and Na-dependent glutamate uptake into synaptosomes. IPF refers to a three distinct proteins with ~mol wt of 138kDa (IPF-alpha), 135kD (IPF-beta), and 132kD (IPF-gamma). IPF-a is derived from a ubiquitous, non-erythroid brain spectrin called alpha-Fodrin, a well-characterized protein previously implicated in such diverse activities as exocytosis/endocytosis, apoptosis, and NMDA-receptor activation. However, a-Fodrin itself has no effect on glutamate uptake. The N-terminal 1-20 aa of IPF-a, IPF-b, and IPF-g are identical with 26-45 aa of a-Fodrin (MW: ~240kD). Therefore, it appears that some identified protease(s) may generate IPF-a from a-Fodrin.\n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nWestern Blot: 1-10ug/ml using Chemiluminescence technique. \nELISA: 0.5-1ug/ml Control peptide can be used to coat ELISA plates at 1ug/ml.\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nControl Peptide: S5381-03H: Spectrin, Human, Control Peptide (alpha Fodrin). Control peptide, because of its low MW (<3kD), is not suitable for Western. It should be used for ELISA or antibody blocking (use 5-10 ug per 1 ul of antiserum or 1 ug of affinity purified IgG) to confirm antibody specificity.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage, 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

S5381-03D

Size

50ug

Applications

ELISA, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.1% BSA, 40% glycerol.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

(1) Ozkan ED et al (1997) PNAS 94, 4317-4142; Tamura Y et al (2001) J. Neurochem. 76, 1153-1164; moon RT et al (1990) JBC 265, 4427; McMahon AP et al (1987) Biochem. Soc,. Trans. 15, 804; Hong WJ et al (1989) JBC 264, 12758.

Additional Info

Recognizes human Spectrin (alpha Fodrin). Species Sequence Homology: rat, canine, chicken: 100%.