Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (ab216463) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting VGLUT2 in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC/IF. Suitable for Mouse, Rat.
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Dnpi, Vglut2, Slc17a6, Vesicular glutamate transporter 2, VGluT2, Differentiation-associated BNPI, Differentiation-associated Na(+)-dependent inorganic phosphate cotransporter, Solute carrier family 17 member 6
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse cerebrum tissue labeling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Granularly cytoplasmic staining in mouse cerebrum is observed (PMID : 24804702). Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
- IHC-Fr
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen sections of mouse thalamus tissue labeling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive staining in mouse thalamus.
The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.
- ICC/IF
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized mouse midbrain neuron cells labelling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/250 dilution, followed by ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Green). Confocal image showing positive staining in mouse midbrain neuron cell. Confocal scanning Z step was set as 0.3 μm followed by image processing with maximum Z projection. ab11267 Anti-MAP2 mouse monoclonal antibody was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/500 dilution (4 μg/mL) followed by ab150120 Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Red). The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
- IHC-Fr
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen sections of rat cortex tissue labeling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive staining in rat cortex.
The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse brain tissue labeling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on mouse forebrain, including cerebral cortex and diencephalon is observed (PMID : 16217795). Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
- ICC/IF
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized rat midbrain neuron cells labelling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/250 dilution, followed by ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Green). Confocal image showing positive staining in rat midbrain neuron cell. Confocal scanning Z step was set as 0.3 μm followed by image processing with maximum Z projection. ab11267 Anti-MAP2 mouse monoclonal antibody was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/500 dilution (4 μg/mL) followed by ab150120 Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Red). The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat brain tissue labeling VGLUT2 with ab216463 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on rat forebrain including cerebral cortex and diencephalon is observed (PMID : 16217795). Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
- IP
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
VGLUT2 was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of mouse brain lysate with ab216463 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab216463 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used for detection at 1/10,000 dilution
Lane 1 : Mouse brain lysate 10 μg (Input).
Lane 2 : ab216463 IP in mouse brain lysate.
Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab216463 in mouse brain lysate.
Exposure time : 10 seconds.
Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (ab216463)
Predicted band size: 64 kDa
Observed band size: 64 kDa
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Western blot - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.
Note that the lysates were not boiled prior to gel loading to avoid aggregation of this membrane protein. The blot was developed on a BIO-RAD® ChemiDoc™ MP instrument.
All lanes:
Western blot - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (ab216463) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1:
Rat brain lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2:
Rat cortex lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3:
Rat cerebellum lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4:
Mouse brain lysate at 20 µg
Lane 5:
Mouse hippocampus lysate at 20 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 1/100000 dilution
Predicted band size: 64 kDa
Observed band size: 64 kDa
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Exposure time: 3min
- WB
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Western blot - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.
Target is expressed in neurons, with spleen acting as a negative control (PMID : 15682395, PMID : 15102489). Note that the lysates were not boiled prior to gel loading to avoid aggregation of this membrane protein. The blot was developed on a BIO-RAD® ChemiDoc™ MP instrument.
All lanes:
Western blot - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (ab216463) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1:
Mouse cerebral cortex lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2:
Mouse hypothalamus lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3:
Mouse spleen lysate at 20 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 1/100000 dilution
Predicted band size: 64 kDa
Observed band size: 64 kDa
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Exposure time: 24s
Related conjugates and formulations (7)
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565 Alexa Fluor® 555
Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]
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617 Alexa Fluor® 594
Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]
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519 Alexa Fluor® 488
Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]
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603 Alexa Fluor® 568
Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]
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Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] - BSA and Azide free
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665 Alexa Fluor® 647
Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]
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775 Alexa Fluor® 750
Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]
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Product details
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (ab216463) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Mouse, Rat samples.
What is the molecular weight of VGLUT2?
Anti-VGLUT2 [EPR21085] (ab216463) specifically detects a band for VGLUT2 (UniProt: Q8BLE7) at a molecular weight of 64kDa.
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Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR21085] also available for your convenience: ab216463, Carrier free - ab227906, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab310989, Alexa Fluor® 647 - ab311115, Alexa Fluor® 594 - ab311736, Alexa Fluor® 568 - ab313014, Alexa Fluor® 555 - ab313218, Alexa Fluor® 750 - ab321388
Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.
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Biological function summary
VGLUT2 is essential for proper glutamatergic signaling in neuronal communication. The protein does not form part of a larger complex but functions individually to maintain synaptic vesicle filling with glutamate. Normal glutamatergic synaptic transmission relies on VGLUT2's ability to concentrate glutamate in synaptic vesicles. This concentration is necessary for effective excitatory signaling impacting processes such as synaptic plasticity learning and memory.
Pathways
VGLUT2 serves a critical function in neurotransmitter release and synaptic vesicle cycle. The protein actively transports glutamate into synaptic vesicles enabling its release into the synaptic cleft. VGLUT2 interacts closely with proteins like SNAREs that assist in vesicle docking and fusion. The protein also plays a functional role in the glutamatergic pathway which is important for excitatory neurotransmission in the brain.
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