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AB216463

Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085]

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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

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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).

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
  • 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).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
  • 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.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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)
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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.

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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

Western blot - Anti-VGLUT2 antibody [EPR21085] (AB216463)
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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

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR21085

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

ICC/IF, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, WB, IP

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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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.

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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.

VGLUT2 also known as Vesicular Glutamate Transporter 2 or SLC17A6 plays a significant role in neurotransmission. This protein facilitates the transport of glutamate an excitatory neurotransmitter into synaptic vesicles in preparation for synaptic release. VGLUT2 has a molecular weight of approximately 61 kDa. Its expression appears particularly in the central nervous system including regions like the thalamus brainstem and some parts of the cerebral cortex.
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.

VGLUT2 holds relevance to conditions such as schizophrenia and epilepsy. Its dysregulation can alter glutamate levels potentially contributing to altered neuronal excitability and synaptic dysfunction. Studies link VGLUT2 with connected proteins like NMDA receptors which mediate excitatory postsynaptic potentials and are associated with glutamatergic signaling disruptions in these disorders. Alterations in the expression or function of VGLUT2 might influence susceptibility to these neuropsychiatric and neurological conditions.

Product protocols

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Target data

Multifunctional transporter that transports L-glutamate as well as multiple ions such as chloride, proton, potassium, sodium and phosphate (PubMed : 11432869, PubMed : 17108179, PubMed : 25433636, PubMed : 33440152). At the synaptic vesicle membrane, mainly functions as a uniporter which transports preferentially L-glutamate but also, phosphate from the cytoplasm into synaptic vesicles at presynaptic nerve terminals of excitatory neural cells (PubMed : 11432869, PubMed : 17108179). The L-glutamate or phosphate uniporter activity is electrogenic and is driven by the proton electrochemical gradient, mainly by the electrical gradient established by the vacuolar H(+)-ATPase across the synaptic vesicle membrane (PubMed : 11432869). In addition, functions as a chloride channel that allows a chloride permeation through the synaptic vesicle membrane therefore affects the proton electrochemical gradient and promotes synaptic vesicles acidification (By similarity). Moreover, functions as a vesicular K(+)/H(+) antiport allowing to maintain the electrical gradient and to decrease chemical gradient and therefore sustain vesicular glutamate uptake (PubMed : 25433636). The vesicular H(+)/H(+) antiport activity is electroneutral (PubMed : 25433636). At the plasma membrane, following exocytosis, functions as a symporter of Na(+) and phosphate from the extracellular space to the cytoplasm allowing synaptic phosphate homeostasis regulation (PubMed : 33440152). The symporter activity is driven by an inside negative membrane potential and is electrogenic (PubMed : 33440152). Also involved in the regulation of retinal hyaloid vessel regression during postnatal development (PubMed : 30936473). May also play a role in the endocrine glutamatergic system of other tissues such as pineal gland and pancreas (By similarity).
See full target information Slc17a6

Publications (23)

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The neural circuit mechanism for auditory responses in the mediodorsal thalamic nucleus of awake mice.

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Optogenetic inhibition of ventrolateral orbitofrontal cortex astrocytes facilitates ventrolateral periaqueductal gray glutamatergic activity to reduce hypersensitivity in infraorbital nerve injury rat model.

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Jaisan Islam,Md Taufiqur Rahman,Muhammad Ali,Hyong Kyu Kim,Elina Kc,Young Seok Park

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Neonatal infection with promotes autism-like phenotypes in mice.

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Abnormal cytoskeletal remodeling but normal neuronal excitability in a mouse model of the recurrent developmental and epileptic encephalopathy-susceptibility KCNB1-p.R312H variant.

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Inhibiting AMPA receptor signaling in oligodendrocytes rescues synapse loss in a model of autoimmune demyelination.

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Gabrielle M Mey,Kirsten S Evonuk,John Shelestak,Muhammad Irfan,Laura M Wolfe,Sophia E Laye,Dorothy P Schafer,Tara M DeSilva

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Paraventricular hypothalamic RUVBL2 neurons suppress appetite by enhancing excitatory synaptic transmission in distinct neurocircuits.

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Mingming Xing,Yang Li,Yuqi Zhang,Juemou Zhou,Danting Ma,Mengqi Zhang,Minglei Tang,Ting Ouyang,Fumiao Zhang,Xiaofeng Shi,Jianyuan Sun,Zuxin Chen,Weiping J Zhang,Shuli Zhang,Xiangyang Xie

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Myocardial infarction causes sex-dependent dysfunction in vagal sensory glutamatergic neurotransmission that is mitigated by 17β-estradiol.

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Asokan Devarajan,Kerry Wang,Zulfiqar A Lokhandwala,Maryam Emamimeybodi,Kassandra Shannon,John D Tompkins,Andrea L Hevener,Aldons J Lusis,E Dale Abel,Marmar Vaseghi

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Complement propagates visual system pathology following traumatic brain injury.

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Davis M Borucki,Baerbel Rohrer,Stephen Tomlinson

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Characterization of sensory and motor dysfunction and morphological alterations in late stages of type 2 diabetic mice.

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