CavBeta2 Antibody, Clone N8b/1: PerCP
Product Sizes
100 ug
£508.00
SMC-332D-PCP-100UG
About this Product
- SKU:
- SMC-332D-PCP
- Additional Names:
- Voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel subunit beta-2, Calcium channel voltage-dependent subunit beta 2, CACNB2, CAB2, Cacnlb2, cacnb2
- Application:
- Antibody Microarray, Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunoprecipitation, Western Blot
- Buffer:
- 95.46mM Phosphate, 2.48mM MES and 2mM EDTA
- CE/IVD:
- RUO
- translate.label.attr.clone:
- N8b/1 (Formerly sold as S8B-1)
- Clonality:
- Monoclonal
- Conjugate:
- PerCP
- Concentration:
- 1 mg/ml
- Extra Details:
- The Cav Beta 2 subunit is a critical auxiliary component of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs), playing a central role in neuronal excitability and synaptic signaling. It facilitates the trafficking of the pore-forming alpha1 subunit to the plasma membrane by masking an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) retention signal, ensuring proper channel localization and surface expression. This process is essential for the functional assembly of VGCCs at the neuronal membrane. Beyond trafficking, Cav Beta 2 directly influences the biophysical properties of calcium channels, including voltage sensitivity, activation kinetics, and inactivation dynamics. These properties are crucial for regulating calcium influx, which in turn governs neurotransmitter release, gene expression, and neuronal survival. Dysregulation of Cav Beta 2 function has been implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases, where altered calcium homeostasis contributes to synaptic dysfunction, excitotoxicity, and progressive neuronal loss. Understanding the molecular mechanisms by which Cav Beta 2 modulates VGCCs offers valuable insights into the pathophysiology of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As a modulator of both channel trafficking and function, Cav Beta 2 represents a promising target for therapeutic intervention aimed at restoring calcium signaling balance in neurodegenerative conditions.
- Host:
- Mouse
- Immunogen:
- Synthetic peptide amino acids 189-205 of rat CavBeta2
- Isotype:
- IgG1
- Purification:
- Protein G Purified
- Reactivities:
- Human, Mouse, Rat
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice
- Specificity:
- Detects ~78 kDa. No cross reactivity against CavB Beta1, CavB Beta3, CavB Beta4.
- Storage Conditions:
- See Manual
- Supplier:
- StressMarq Biosciences
- Type:
- Antibody: Monoclonal Antibody
