Catalogue

Background
Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCCs) mediate the entry of calcium ions into excitable cells and are also involved in a variety of calcium-dependent processes, including muscle contraction, hormone or neurotransmitter release, gene expression, cell motility, cell division and cell death. The isoform alpha-1E gives rise to R-type calcium currents. R-type calcium channels belong to the 'high-voltage activated' (hva) group and are blocked by nickel, and partially by omega-agatoxin-iiia (omega-aga-IIIA). They are however insensitive to dihydropyridines (DHP), omega-conotoxin-GVIA (omega-ctx-GVIA), and omega-agatoxin-IVA (omega-aga-IVA). Calcium channels contaning alpha-1e subunit could be involved in the modulation of firing patterns of neurons.

Synonyms: Voltage-gated calcium channel subunit alpha Cav2.3, Calcium channel, L type, alpha-1 polypeptide, isoform 6, Brain calcium channel II, RBE-II, RBE2

Source

Immunogen: Synthetic peptide derived from the rat alpha1E calcium channel conjugated to KLH

Product

Product Form: Affinity Purified

Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Purification Method: Antigen Immunoaffiinity Purification

Concentration: See vial for concentration

Applications
Antibody can be used for Western blotting (1:400 dilution). Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

Functional Analysis: Western Blotting

Storage
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Product Stability: See expiration date on vial

Shipping Conditions: Ship at ambient temperature, freeze upon arrival

Caution
This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals. It may contain hazardous ingredients. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for additional information and proper handling procedures. Dispose product remainders according to local regulations.This datasheet is as accurate as reasonably achievable, but our company accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this information.

References
1. Soong,T.W et al. 'Structure and functional expression of a member of the low voltage-activated calcium channel family' Science 260 (5111), 1133-1136 (1993) 2. Chen, S. et al. 'Alpha 1E subunit of the R-type calcium channel is associated with myelinogenesis.' J. Neurocytol. 29(10), 719-28 (2000)

Protein Reference(s)

Database Name: UniProt

Accession Number: Q07652

Species Accession: Human

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