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Anti-choline acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used in CHAT western blot (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF), immunoprecipitation (IP), and flow cytometry. Suitable for human, mouse, and rat samples.


- Recombinant format for unrivaled batch-batch consistency: no need for same-lot requests
- Validated on the Leica BOND™ RX automated IHC staining platform
- Antibody clone EPR13024(B) is cited in > 40 publications
- Affinity-purified using Protein A

Images

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (AB181023), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (AB181023), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (AB181023), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (AB181023), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (AB181023), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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IPWBICC/IFIHC-FrFlow Cyt (Intra)IHC-P
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Mouse
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Rat
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Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/30 - 1/70
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Tested

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Mouse
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
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Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
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Human
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
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Tested

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Human
Dilution info
1/50 - 1/100
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-

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Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

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Tested

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Human
Dilution info
-
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-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/60 - 1/110
Notes

Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/2000
Notes

For unpurified format use at 1/100 dilution.

The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse and rat.

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

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Target data

Function

Catalyzes the reversible synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh) from acetyl CoA and choline at cholinergic synapses.

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Anti-choline acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used in CHAT western blot (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF), immunoprecipitation (IP), and flow cytometry. Suitable for human, mouse, and rat samples.


- Recombinant format for unrivaled batch-batch consistency: no need for same-lot requests
- Validated on the Leica BOND™ RX automated IHC staining platform
- Antibody clone EPR13024(B) is cited in > 40 publications
- Affinity-purified using Protein A

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EPR13024(B)
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-Fr, ICC/IF and IP for mouse and rat.

Concentration
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Storage

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

Notes

Product Specifications

Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023) was developed by Abcam using patented rabbit monoclonal antibody technology and is validated for use in Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, IHC-Fr, IHC-P, IP, WB in human, mouse, rat samples.
Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023) specifically detects Choline Acetyltransferase (UniProt ID: P28329; Molecular weight: 83kDa) and is sold in a convenient trial size to enable initial testing (20 µL) and larger sizes for subsequent scaling up experiments (100 µL and 1 mL).

Quality and Validation

Abcam's high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.
Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023) has been cited over 23 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.


Related Products

Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone EPR13024(B) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] - BSA and Azide free ab224267.
Antibody clone EPR13024(B) is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - Alexa Fluor® 488, Alexa Fluor® 647, PE, APC, Alexa Fluor® 568 (Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] ab192465, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] ab192466, PE Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] ab224000, APC Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] ab224001, Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] ab302805).


Target Information

Choline Acetyltransferase (ChAT) is an enzyme responsible for the synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is crucial for cholinergic neurotransmission in the nervous system. It is widely used as a marker for cholinergic neurons. Dysregulation of ChAT activity is associated with various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), where a decrease in acetylcholine levels contributes to cognitive decline, and myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular transmission.

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Supplementary info

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

Choline Acetyltransferase (ChAT) also known as EC 2.3.1.6 acts as the enzyme responsible for synthesizing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It catalyzes the transfer of an acetyl group from acetyl-CoA to choline to form acetylcholine. ChAT is a protein with an approximate mass of 70 kDa and is expressed in cholinergic neurons throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. High expression is observed in regions such as the basal forebrain and neuromuscular junctions which are important for cholinergic signaling.

Biological function summary

The enzyme plays an important role in cholinergic conduction by producing acetylcholine which functions in synaptic transmission. It does not function as part of a larger complex but its activity directly influences cholinergic synapses. Choline acetyltransferase function ensures the synthesis and availability of acetylcholine for release into the synaptic cleft initiating muscle contraction and modulating activity in the central nervous system.

Pathways

Choline acetyltransferase is critical in pathways governing neurotransmitter release such as the cholinergic synapse pathway. It interacts functionally with other proteins within this pathway including acetylcholinesterase which breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. This interaction ensures proper neurotransmitter regulation and recycling maintaining synapse function and communication within neuronal circuits.

Associated diseases and disorders

Alterations in choline acetyltransferase activity relate to neurological disorders including Alzheimer's disease and myasthenia gravis. In Alzheimer's disease reduced choline acetyltransferase function leads to decreased acetylcholine synthesis contributing to the cognitive decline observed in patients. In myasthenia gravis acetylcholine receptors are impaired but effective choline acetyltransferase activity is still necessary to manage neurotransmitter levels. A potential therapeutic angle involves targeting related proteins that exacerbate these conditions to support acetylcholine levels.

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10 product images

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Human cerebrum tissue sections labeling Choline Acetyltransferase with purified ab181023 at 1/2000 dilution (0.28 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using heat mediated antigen retrieval using Antigen Retrieval Buffer (100X Tris-EDTA Buffer, pH 9.0) ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0). ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    IHC image of Choline Acetyltransferase staining in a section of frozen normal human cerebral cortex performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol. The section was fixed in 10% paraformaldehyde (10 min) prior to staining. The section was incubated with ab181023, 1/2000 dilution, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of U-87 MG (Human glioblastoma-astrocytoma epithelial cell) cells labeling Choline Acetyltransferase with purified ab181023 at 1/50 dilution (10 μg/ml). Cells were fixed in 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% tritonX-100. Cells were counterstained with Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1:200 (2.5 μg/ml). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1000 (2 μg/ml) dilution. DAPI (blue) was used as nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.

  • Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    This antibody recognizes all Choline Acetyltransferase isoforms with the MW ranging from 70-82 KDa based on immunogen blast.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023) at 1/2000 dilution

    Lane 1: SH-SY5Y (Human neuroblastoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Mouse brain lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Rat brain lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 4: C6 (Rat glial tumor glial cell) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 5: Human fetal brain lysates at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP) with minimal cross-reactivity with human IgG at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 82 kDa

    Observed band size: 70-82 kDa

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    ab181023 (purified) at 1/30 dilution (2ug) immunoprecipitating Choline Acetyltransferase in Human fetal brain lysate. Human fetal brain lysate 10ug
    Lane 2 (+): ab181023 & Human fetal brain lysate
    Lane 3 (-): Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of ab181023 in Human fetal brain lysate
    For western blotting, VeriBlot for IP secondary antibody (HRP) (VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366) was used at 1/1000 dilution.
    Blocking and diluting buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Predicted band size: 82 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Blocking/ Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM /TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023) at 1/5000 dilution

    Lane 1: SH-SY5Y cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Human fetal brain lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L), Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 82 kDa

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of SH-SY5Y (Human neuroblastoma epithelial cell) cells labeling Choline Acetyltransferase with purified ab181023 at 1/60 dilution (10μg/ml) (red). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% Methanol. A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody was used at 1/2000. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Black). Unlabeled control - Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Blue).

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Lysate from Human fetal brain (Lane 1) and negative control (Lane 2) were immunoprecipitated with ab181023 (unpurified) at a 1/70 dilution. A anti-rabbit IgG (HRP), specific to the non-reduced form of IgG at a 1/1500 dilution for the secondary. Blocking/ Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Predicted band size: 82 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed SH-SY5Y cells labeling Choline Acetyltransferase using ab181023 (unpurified) at a 1/100 dilution. A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor®555) was used as the secondary at a 1/100 dilution.

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase antibody [EPR13024(B)] (ab181023)

    Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of SH-SY5Y cells labeling Choline Acetyltransferase using ab181023 (unpurified) at a 1/110 dilution (pink). Goat anti rabbit IgG (FITC) used as the secondary at a 1/150 dilution. Isotype control Rabbit monoclonal IgG (green). Cells were fixed in 2% paraformaldehyde.

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