Alpha Synuclein Antibody

• Background:

  Alpha-synuclein (SNCA) is a neuronal protein predominantly expressed in the brain, where it is highly concentrated at presynaptic nerve terminals, suggesting a key role in synaptic transmission and plasticity (1) . In addition to its synaptic localization, alpha-synuclein is abundantly expressed in mitochondria-rich brain regions, including the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, striatum, and thalamus, implicating it in mitochondrial function and energy metabolism (2) . Functionally, alpha-synuclein has been shown to interact significantly with tubulin (3), indicating a potential role as a microtubule-associated protein involved in cytoskeletal organization and intracellular transport. This interaction may be critical for maintaining neuronal structure and function, particularly in long-range axonal projections. Importantly, alpha-synuclein is essential for normal cognitive development. Genetic or functional inactivation of SNCA has been associated with impairments in spatial learning and working memory, underscoring its role in higher-order brain functions (4) . Given its physiological importance and pathological aggregation in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, alpha-synuclein remains a focal point in neurodegenerative disease research. Understanding its normal function and mechanisms of misfolding is vital for developing targeted diagnostics and therapeutics.

• Description:

  Rabbit Anti-Human Alpha Synuclein Polyclonal

• Specifications:

  Detects ~14.46kda.

• Product Name Alternative:

  Alpha Synuclein, α-Synuclein, SNCA, Snca, SYN, alphaSYN, NACP, Non-A beta component of AD amyloid, Non-A4 component of amyloid precursor, Parkinson disease familial 1, PARK1, PARK 1, PARK4, PARK 4, Parkinson disease (autosomal dominant, Lewy body) 4

• UNSPSC:

  12352203

• UN Code:

  Non-hazardous

• Hazard Statement:

  Non-hazardous

• Gene ID:

  6622

• Swiss Prot:

  P37840

• Accession Number:

  NP_000336.1

• Cellular Locus:

  Cytoplasm | Membrane | Nucleus | Cell Junction | Synapse | Secreted

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Species Reactivity:

  Human, Mouse, Rat

• Immunogen:

  Recombinant Human alpha Synuclein Fibril

• Target:

  Alpha Synuclein

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Tissue Specificity:

  Highly expressed in brain (presynaptic nerve terminals) but is also expressed in low concentrations in all tissues examined except in liver.

• Type:

  Polyclonal

• Applications:

  WB | ELISA | IHC

• Validated Applications:

  WB, ELISA, IHC

• Field of Research:

  Neuroscience | Neurodegeneration | Alzheimer's Disease | Tangles & Tau | Neuroscience | Neurodegeneration | Parkinson's Disease | Synuclein | Neuroscience | Neurodegeneration | Multiple System Atrophy

• Purification:

  Protein A Purified

• Detection Range:

  A 1:1000 dilution of SPC-800 was sufficient for detection of Alpha Synuclein in 15 μg of mouse Brain cell lysates by ECL immunoblot analysis using goat anti-rabbit IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.

• Concentration:

  1 mg/ml

• Dilution:

  WB (1:1000) ; optimal dilutions for assays should be determined by the user.

• Weight:

  0.1

• Buffer:

  PBS pH 7.4, 50% glycerol, 0.09% sodium azide *Storage buffer changes when conjugated

• Precautions:

  Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• References & Citations:

  1. “Genetics Home Reference: SNCA”. US National Library of Medicine. (2013) . 2. Zhang L., et al. (2008) Brain Res. 1244: 40-52. 3. Alim M.A., et al. (2002) J Biol Chem. 277 (3) : 2112-2117. 4. Kokhan V.S., Afanasyeva M.A., Van'kin G. (2012) Behav. Brain. Res. 231 (1) : 226-230. 5. Spillantini M.G., et al. (1997) Nature. 388 (6645) : 839-840. 6. Mezey E., et al. (1998) Nat Med. 4 (7) : 755-757.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice or 4ºC

• Storage Conditions:

  -20ºC

• Specificity:

  Detects ~14.46kda.

• Species:

  Human | Mouse | Rat

• CAS Number:

  9007-83-4

• Location:

  Cytoplasm | Membrane | Nucleus | Cell Junction | Synapse | Secreted

• Immunogen Species:

  Human