Technical Data
S9108-16
Synaptophysin
Description:
Synaptophysin is an ~38kD integral membrane protein involved in neurotransmitter exocytosis present on synaptic vesicles. This protein consists of four transmembrane domains, with its amino- and carboxyl-terminus facing the cytoplasm. Due to its transmembrane domain structure, synaptophysin has been postulated to be a gap junction-like protein because voltage-dependent channel activity is seen when synaptophysin hexamers are reconstituted into lipid membranes. Recent studies have shown synaptophysin to be a major cholesterol-binding protein in brain synaptic vesicles and it has been proposed that this cholesterol-binding ability may be of key importance in the generation of synaptic vesicles at plasma membranes. A regional reduction of synaptophysin was found in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications have not been tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Western Blot (Colorimetric): 1:2000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:50 using human neuroblastoma tissue
Optimal dilutions to be determined by researcher.

Positive Controls:
Mouse and rat brain tissue extract

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. 
TypeIsotypeCloneGrade
MabIgM4E206Purified
SizeStorageShippingSourceHost
100ul-20°CBlue IceHumanMouse
Concentration:
~1mg/ml
Immunogen:
Synaptic vesicle-containing fractions immunoprecipitated from human brain homogenates.
Purity:
Purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Specificity:
Recognizes human synaptophysin at ~38kD. Species Crossreactivity: mouse, rat and bovine. No reactivity was detected in mouse liver extracts.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
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