Anti-Adenosine Receptor A2a antibody (ab3461) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Adenosine Receptor A2a in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse samples.
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Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: 99% PBS, 0.1% BSA
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Human | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Expected | Expected | Tested |
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Species Human | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/20 - 1/200 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/20 - 1/200 | Notes - |
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Receptor for adenosine (PubMed:2125216). The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase (PubMed:2125216).
RDC8, Adenosine receptor A2a
Anti-Adenosine Receptor A2a antibody (ab3461) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Adenosine Receptor A2a in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse samples.
- Over 30 publications
- Trusted since 2003
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: 99% PBS, 0.1% BSA
Detects adenosine receptor A2a. This antibody does not detect other AR subtypes.
Adenosine Receptor A2A also known as A2AR is a G protein-coupled receptor with a molecular mass of approximately 45 kDa. This receptor is widely expressed in various body tissues including the brain heart spleen and immune cells. A2A receptors play a mechanical role in mediating physiological responses to adenosine a purine nucleoside that acts as a signaling molecule in the body. Through binding to adenosine A2A receptors activate intracellular pathways that modulate cellular responses.
The A2A adenosine receptor functions as an important regulator of neurotransmission and immune response. It does not form part of a larger protein complex but rather independently influences processes such as vasodilation heart rate regulation and cytokine release. The A2A receptor contributes to the modulation of dopamine and glutamate signaling in the central nervous system playing a significant role in maintaining neural balance. Its activity in immune cells helps in controlling inflammation and immune cell proliferation.
The A2A adenosine receptor engages in critical signaling cascades particularly the cAMP-PKA pathway and the MAPK pathway. Through the cAMP-PKA pathway A2A R influences various cellular processes by increasing cyclic AMP levels which activate protein kinase A. The receptor is also involved in the MAPK pathway impacting cellular growth and differentiation. It interacts with proteins such as Gs alpha subunit which couples to the receptor to promote downstream signaling events.
The A2A receptor has connections to conditions like Parkinson's disease and ischemia-reperfusion injury. In Parkinson's disease the activity of A2A receptors affects dopaminergic signaling where it interacts with proteins such as dopamine D2 receptors suggesting potential for therapeutic targeting. During ischemia-reperfusion injury the receptor's modulation of immune responses and vasodilation can influence tissue damage and repair mechanisms linking it with proteins involved in inflammatory pathways.
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ab3461 labelling Adenosine Receptor A2a in the cytoplasm and membrane of Mouse testis tissue (right) compared with a negative control (left) by Immunohistochemisty (formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections). To expose target proteins, antigen retrieval method was performed using 10mM sodium citrate (pH 6.0) microwaved for 8-15 min. Following antigen retrieval, tissues were blocked in 3% H2O2-methanol for 15 min at room temperature. Tissue sections were incubated with the primary antibody (1:20 in 3% BSA-PBS) overnight at 4°C. A HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG was as the secondary antibody, followed by colorimetric detection using a DAB kit. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and dehydrated with ethanol and xylene to prep for mounting.
Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of Adenosine Receptor A2a (green) showing staining in the cytoplasm of U251 cells (right) compared to a negative control (left). Formalin-fixed cells were permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 in TBS for 5-10 minutes and blocked with 3% BSA-PBS for 30 minutes at room temperature. Cells were incubated with ab3461 in 3% BSA-PBS at a dilution of 1:20 overnight at 4 °C in a humidified chamber. Cells were washed with PBST and incubated with a DyLight-conjugated secondary antibody in PBS at room temperature in the dark. F-actin (red) was stained with a fluorescent red phalloidin and nuclei (blue) were stained with Hoechst or DAPI. Images were taken at a magnification of 60x.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Adenosine Receptor A2a antibody (ab3461) at 1/500 dilution
Lane 1: Human placenta cell lysate at 25 µg
Lane 2: HepG2 cell lysate at 25 µg
Lane 3: HeLa cell lysate at 25 µg
Lane 4: Mouse liver cell lysate at 25 µg
Predicted band size: 44 kDa
ab3461 labelling Adenosine Receptor A2a in the cytoplasm and membrane of Human testis tissue (right) compared with a negative control (left) by Immunohistochemisty (formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections). To expose target proteins, antigen retrieval method was performed using 10mM sodium citrate (pH 6.0) microwaved for 8-15 min. Following antigen retrieval, tissues were blocked in 3% H2O2-methanol for 15 min at room temperature. Tissue sections were incubated with the primary antibody (1:200 in 3% BSA-PBS) overnight at 4°C. A HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG was as the secondary antibody, followed by colorimetric detection using a DAB kit. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and dehydrated with ethanol and xylene to prep for mounting.
ICC/IF image of ab3461 stained SKNSH cells. The cells were 100% methanol fixed (5 min) and then incubated in 1%BSA / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h to permeabilise the cells and block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab3461, 10µg/ml) overnight at +4°C. The secondary antibody (green) was Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (DyLight® 488) preadsorbed ab96899 Dylight 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) used at a 1/250 dilution for 1h. Alexa Fluor® 594 WGA was used to label plasma membranes (red) at a 1/200 dilution for 1h. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (blue) at a concentration of 1.43µM.
ab3461 labelling Adenosine Receptor A2a in the cytoplasm and membrane of Human placenta tissue (right) compared with a negative control (left) by Immunohistochemisty (formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections). To expose target proteins, antigen retrieval method was performed using 10mM sodium citrate (pH 6.0) microwaved for 8-15 min. Following antigen retrieval, tissues were blocked in 3% H2O2-methanol for 15 min at room temperature. Tissue sections were incubated with the primary antibody (1:100 in 3% BSA-PBS) overnight at 4°C. A HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG was as the secondary antibody, followed by colorimetric detection using a DAB kit. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and dehydrated with ethanol and xylene to prep for mounting.
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