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AB32642

Anti-CACNA1A antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal CACNA1A antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-FoFr and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 3 publications.

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Cach4, Cacn3, Cacnl1a4, Cacna1a, Voltage-dependent P/Q-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1A, Brain calcium channel I, Rat brain class A, Voltage-gated calcium channel subunit alpha Cav2.1, BI, RBA-I

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Immunohistochemistry (PFA perfusion fixed frozen sections) - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (AB32642)
  • IHC-FoFr

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Immunohistochemistry (PFA perfusion fixed frozen sections) - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (AB32642)

Immunofluorescent staining for CACNA1A using Rabbit polyclonal to CACNA1A (ab32642)in rat Purkinje (arrows) and granular (arrow heads) cells, of the rat cerebellum. Protocol details : Rats were intracardially perfused with 4% paraformaldehyde. Whole brain tissue was post-fixed overnight in the same fixative, and cryoprotected in 20% sucrose and frozen in OCT. 30µm coronal sections were cut by cyrostat for use in fre floating IHC. Primary antibody ab32642 was incubated overnight at 1/3000 at room temperature. Secondary antibody Alexa fluor 488 1/3000 was incubated for 2 hours at room temperature.

This image is courtesy of Sophie Pezet, Laboratoire de Neurobiologie, Paris, France

Western blot - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (AB32642)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (AB32642)

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Western blot - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (ab32642) at 1 µg/mL

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Cerebellum Rat Tissue Lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

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Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-preadsorbed-ab97080'>ab97080</a>) at 1/5000 dilution

Predicted band size: 282 kDa

Observed band size: 190 kDa,56 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (AB32642)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (AB32642)

This blot was produced using a 3-8% Tris Acetate gel under the TA buffer system. The gel was run at 150V for 60 minutes before being transferred onto a Nitrocellulose membrane at 30V for 70 minutes. The membrane was then blocked for an hour using 5% Bovine Serum Albumin before being incubated with ab32642 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using an anti-rabbit antibody conjugated to HRP, and visualised using ECL development solution.

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Western blot - Anti-CACNA1A antibody (ab32642) at 1 µg/mL

Lane 1:

E16 Rat Embryo Brain - Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Lane 2:

E16 Mouse Embryo Brain - Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Lane 3:

E18 Rat Embryo Brain - Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/10000 dilution

Predicted band size: 282 kDa

Observed band size: 190 kDa,42 kDa

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Exposure time: 8min

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

IHC-FoFr, WB

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Specificity

From Jan 2024, QC testing of replenishment batches of this polyclonal changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, we no longer test all applications. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

CACNA1A also known as Cav2.1 is a voltage-gated calcium channel subunit with an important role in calcium ion transport across cell membranes. It belongs to the P/Q-type calcium channels and weighs approximately 250 kDa. This protein is widely expressed in the central nervous system particularly in the cerebellum and cerebral cortex where it has an important function in neurotransmission and synaptic activity.
Biological function summary

CACNA1A influences synaptic transmission by modulating calcium ion entry into neurons which triggers neurotransmitter release. It forms a component of a larger heteromeric complex that involves other subunits which help regulate channel activity and stabilization. By facilitating calcium influx it supports activities such as muscle contraction and signal transduction in neuronal circuits.

Pathways

This calcium channel subunit participates in the calcium signaling pathway and synaptic vesicle cycle. Through these pathways CACNA1A interacts with proteins like CACNB and CACNA2D which modulate its channel functions. These interactions help in the rapid signal transmission required for effective synaptic communication and overall cellular homeostasis.

Mutations or dysregulation of CACNA1A can lead to conditions like familial hemiplegic migraine and episodic ataxia type 2. It has associations with proteins such as IRS4 which may influence the onset or progression of these neurological disorders. Understanding these interactions aids in elucidating the molecular basis of such conditions and potentially guiding therapeutic strategies.

Product protocols

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Target data

Voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCC) 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-1A gives rise to P and/or Q-type calcium currents. P/Q-type calcium channels belong to the 'high-voltage activated' (HVA) group and are specifically blocked by the spider omega-agatoxin-IVA (AC P30288) (PubMed : 1311418). They are however insensitive to dihydropyridines (DHP).
See full target information Cacna1a

Publications (3)

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The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal 38:6102-6113 PubMed29875265

2018

Activating Transcription Factor 4 (ATF4) Regulates Neuronal Activity by Controlling GABAR Trafficking.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Carlo Corona,Silvia Pasini,Jin Liu,Fatou Amar,Lloyd A Greene,Michael L Shelanski

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 113:11615-11620 PubMed27671655

2016

RIM-binding protein 2 regulates release probability by fine-tuning calcium channel localization at murine hippocampal synapses.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

M Katharina Grauel,Marta Maglione,Suneel Reddy-Alla,Claudia G Willmes,Marisa M Brockmann,Thorsten Trimbuch,Tanja Rosenmund,Maria Pangalos,Gülçin Vardar,Alexander Stumpf,Alexander M Walter,Benjamin R Rost,Britta J Eickholt,Volker Haucke,Dietmar Schmitz,Stephan J Sigrist,Christian Rosenmund

Journal of radiation research 52:39-46 PubMed21293071

2011

Gene silencing of Tead3 abrogates radiation-induced adaptive response in cultured mouse limb bud cells.

Applications

WB

Species

Mouse

Guillaume Vares,Bing Wang,Kaoru Tanaka,Yi Shang,Keiko Taki,Tetsuo Nakajima,Mitsuru Nenoi
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