Anti-EAAT2 antibody (ab41621) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect EAAT2 in Western Blot. Suitable for Mouse, Rat samples.
- Over 80 publications
- Trusted since 2007
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98.98% PBS, 1% BSA
ICC | WB | |
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Mouse | Expected | Tested |
Rat | Expected | Tested |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Rat | Dilution info 10 µg/mL | Notes - |
Species Mouse | Dilution info 10 µg/mL | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1 µg/mL | Notes - |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1 µg/mL | Notes - |
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Sodium-dependent, high-affinity amino acid transporter that mediates the uptake of L-glutamate and also L-aspartate and D-aspartate (PubMed:7557442, PubMed:7698742, PubMed:9373176). Functions as a symporter that transports one amino acid molecule together with two or three Na(+) ions and one proton, in parallel with the counter-transport of one K(+) ion. Mediates Cl(-) flux that is not coupled to amino acid transport; this avoids the accumulation of negative charges due to aspartate and Na(+) symport (By similarity). Essential for the rapid removal of released glutamate from the synaptic cleft, and for terminating the postsynaptic action of glutamate (PubMed:9180080).
Eaat2, Glt1, Slc1a2, Excitatory amino acid transporter 2, GLT-1, Sodium-dependent glutamate/aspartate transporter 2, Solute carrier family 1 member 2
Anti-EAAT2 antibody (ab41621) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect EAAT2 in Western Blot. Suitable for Mouse, Rat samples.
- Over 80 publications
- Trusted since 2007
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98.98% PBS, 1% BSA
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EAAT2 also known as excitatory amino acid transporter 2 or GLT-1 is a protein responsible for reuptake of glutamate from the synaptic cleft into glial cells preventing excitotoxicity. The protein has a mass of approximately 73 kDa and prominently expresses in the central nervous system particularly in astrocytes. By regulating extracellular glutamate levels EAAT2 helps maintain neurotransmitter balance critical for healthy neuron function.
EAAT2 plays an important role in maintaining synaptic transmission and preventing overexcitation that can lead to neuronal damage. It is part of a transporter complex responsible for the movement of glutamate across the cell membrane working together with ions like sodium and potassium. Due to its significant role in the regulation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain EAAT2 is considered an important player in neural communication processes.
EAAT2 is integral to the glutamatergic signaling pathway where its activity supports glutamate recycling and homeostasis. This pathway is important for normal cognitive functions such as learning and memory. EAAT2 works closely with other proteins such as EAAT1 in efforts to regulate glutamate concentrations in the extracellular space impacting synaptic strength and plasticity in the nervous system.
Malfunctions of EAAT2 are associated with conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer's disease. In ALS EAAT2 dysfunction leads to accumulation of neurotoxic levels of glutamate causing motor neuron death. Similarly in Alzheimer’s disease impaired regulation of EAAT2 contributes to neurodegeneration through a related increase in neuronal excitotoxicity. Both conditions emphasize the critical importance of EAAT2 in neuroprotection and maintenance of normal brain function.
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All lanes: Western blot - Anti-EAAT2 antibody (ab41621) at 1 µg/mL
Lane 1: Mouse brain tissue lysate at 10 µg
Lane 2: Rat brain tissue lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 62 kDa
Observed band size: 62 kDa
ab41621 staining EAAT2 in primary hippocampal rat neurons/glia, (obtained from Neuromics, cat. no. PC35101), DIV14. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab41621 at 10μg/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).
Also suitable in cells fixed with 100% methanol (5 min).
Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.
Methanol fixed human astrocytes (differentiated from H9-derived neuronal) cells labeling EAAT2 using ab41621 at a 1/250 dilution, 1 hr, 22°C (green) followed by an Alexa Fluor® 488 secondary antibody (1/1000 dilution), in ICC/IF.
Cells were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 mins, 22°C.
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