Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase
| Species Reactivity | Key Applications | Host | Format | Antibody Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gp, M, R | IH, WB | Goat | Serum | Polyclonal Antibody |
Description:
Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase
Trade Name:
Chemicon (Millipore)
Specificity:
Recognizes cholinergic neurons in brain and central nervous systems.
Molecular Weight:
70 kDa
Immunogen:
Human placental enzyme.
Background Information:
Acetylcholine (ACh) is a common neurotransmitter for motoneurons, preganglionic autonomic neurons, postganglionic parasympathetic neurons, a variety of brain regions and some emerging neuron-like stem cells. The metabolism of Ach is relatively simple, involving only two enzymes: choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) for synthesis and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) for degradation. Further, acetylcholine has little function in neurons other than neurotransmission and seems to be neuron specific. It seems that only cholinergic neurons have significant amounts of ChAT making anti-cholinacetyltransferase a useful specific marker.
Species Reactivity:
- Guinea Pig
- Mouse
- Rat
Application Notes:
Immunoblot: 1:1,000-1:5,000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:500-1:1,000. See page two of this data sheet.
Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.
Immunohistochemistry: 1:500-1:1,000. See page two of this data sheet.
Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.
Control:
Rat brain tissue
Purification Method:
Unpurified
Presentation:
Goat antisera, liquid, no preservatives.
Storage Conditions:
Maintain for 1 year at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
UniProt Number:
Entrez Gene Number:
Gene Symbol:
- CHAT
- ChAT
- CHOACTase
- CMS1A
- CMS1A2
Alternate Names:
ChAT
Usage Statement:
Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications:
- Immunohistochemistry
- Western Blotting
Entrez Gene Summary:
Cholinergic systems are implicated in numerous neurologic functions. Alteration in some cholinergic neurons may account for the disturbances of Alzheimer disease. The protein encoded by this gene synthesizes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Alternative splice variants have been found that contain alternative 5' untranslated exons. Three of the four described splice variants encode identical 69 kDa proteins while one variant encodes both the 69 kDa and a larger 82 kDa protein.
UniProt Summary:
FUNCTION: SwissProt: P28329 # Catalyzes the reversible synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh) from acetyl CoA and choline at cholinergic synapses.
SIZE: 748 amino acids; 82568 Da
DISEASE: SwissProt: P28329 # Defects in CHAT are the cause of familial infantile myasthenia gravis 2 (FIMG2) [MIM:254210, 254200]; also known as CMS-EA. FIMG2 patients have myasthenic symptoms since birth or early infancy, negative tests for anti-AChR antibodies, and abrupt episodic crises with increased weakness, bulbar paralysis, and apnea precipitated by undue exertion, fever, or excitement. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.
SIMILARITY: SwissProt: P28329 ## Belongs to the carnitine/choline acetyltransferase family.
SIZE: 748 amino acids; 82568 Da
DISEASE: SwissProt: P28329 # Defects in CHAT are the cause of familial infantile myasthenia gravis 2 (FIMG2) [MIM:254210, 254200]; also known as CMS-EA. FIMG2 patients have myasthenic symptoms since birth or early infancy, negative tests for anti-AChR antibodies, and abrupt episodic crises with increased weakness, bulbar paralysis, and apnea precipitated by undue exertion, fever, or excitement. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.
SIMILARITY: SwissProt: P28329 ## Belongs to the carnitine/choline acetyltransferase family.
Brand Family:
Chemicon
Product Name:
Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase
Concentration:
Variable
Antibody Type:
Polyclonal Antibody
Qty/Pk:
50 μL
Format:
Serum
Host:
Goat