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AB130132

Anti-SLC6A8 antibody

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Goat Polyclonal SLC6A8 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SLC6A8 aa 150-250.

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Sodium- and chloride-dependent creatine transporter 1, CT1, Creatine transporter 1, Solute carrier family 6 member 8, SLC6A8

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Western blot - Anti-SLC6A8 antibody (AB130132)
  • WB

Supplier Data

Western blot - Anti-SLC6A8 antibody (AB130132)

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Western blot - Anti-SLC6A8 antibody (ab130132) at 0.1 µg/mL

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Mouse Heart lysate at 35 µg

Predicted band size: 70 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Goat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human, Mouse

Applications

IHC-P, WB

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human SLC6A8 aa 150-250. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

P48029

Specificity

ab130132 is expected to recognize all reported isoforms (NP_005620.1; NP_001136277.1; NP_001136278.1).

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
Purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.3 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: 99% Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
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.

SLC6A8 also known as the creatine transporter 1 (CRT1) is a protein that mediates the transport of creatine across the plasma membrane. It belongs to the solute carrier family 6 (SLC6) and has a mass of approximately 70 kDa. You can find SLC6A8 expressed widely in the brain skeletal muscles heart and kidneys where it plays a fundamental role in cellular energy homeostasis. The protein operates by utilizing the sodium and chloride gradients to facilitate creatine uptake which is critical for energy storage and supply in cells.
Biological function summary

This protein provides creatine for phosphate buffering and energy recycling in tissues with high-energy demands. SLC6A8 forms part of a complex that collaborates closely with creatine kinase enzymes enabling the maintenance of ATP levels in energy-intensive cells. Creatine uptake is essential for maintaining energy balance and SLC6A8 ensures that cells receive an adequate supply of creatine for their needs.

Pathways

SLC6A8 plays an integral role in the creatine biosynthesis and transport pathway. Its proper functioning is important for pathways involving energy metabolism particularly the phosphocreatine shuttle which connects it with creatine kinases. SLC6A8 is also part of the broader metabolic network interacting with other transporters and proteins involved in cellular energy dynamics ensuring efficient regulation of energy resources within cells.

Disruptions in SLC6A8 function can lead to conditions such as creatine transporter deficiency and X-linked creatine deficiency syndrome. These conditions often result in impaired cognitive development seizures and muscle weakness primarily due to insufficient creatine transport into the brain and muscles. In these disorders SLC6A8's interaction with the creatine kinase and other related enzymes proves significant emphasizing the importance of its proper function in avoiding such energy metabolism disorders.

Product protocols

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Target data

Creatine : sodium symporter which mediates the uptake of creatine (PubMed : 17465020, PubMed : 22644605, PubMed : 25861866, PubMed : 7945388, PubMed : 7953292, PubMed : 9882430). Plays an important role in supplying creatine to the brain via the blood-brain barrier (By similarity).
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Publications (1)

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Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) 11:e2309292 PubMed38666459

2024

Genetic Screening of Haploid Neural Stem Cells Reveals that Nfkbia and Atp2b4 are Key Regulators of Oxidative Stress in Neural Precursors.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Shaochen Nie,Wenhao Zhang,Xin Jin,Xiaoyan Li,Shengyi Sun,Yiding Zhao,Qingshen Jia,Luyuan Li,Yan Liu,Dayong Liu,Qian Gao
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