Alternative NamesCholine O-acetyltransferase, CHOACTase, Choline acetylase
Application(s)ELISA, IHC-Frozen
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
SpecificityThis antibody stains cholinergic neurons in human, rat, guinea-pig and rabbit central and peripheral nervous systems. This antiserum is known to react with ChAT of origin: human, rat, guinea-pig and rabbit.
Species ReactivityGuinea Pig, Human, Pig, Rabbit, Rat
Immunogen DescriptionA synthetic peptide (GLFSSYRLPGHTQDTLVAQKSS) as a part of porcine ChAT protein (aa: 167-188) conjugated to KLH
Application DetailsIHC, 1 site ELISA. Use at a concentration of 1 µg/mL. This antiserum will superbly stain both cell bodies and nerve terminal. The optimal dilution should be determined by the end user.
TargetCholine O-acetyltransferase (ChAT)
SpecificityThis antibody stains cholinergic neurons in human, rat, guinea-pig and rabbit central and peripheral nervous systems. This antiserum is known to react with ChAT of origin: human, rat, guinea-pig and rabbit.
Target Host SpeciesPig
Species ReactivityGuinea Pig, Human, Pig, Rabbit, Rat
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionA synthetic peptide (GLFSSYRLPGHTQDTLVAQKSS) as a part of porcine ChAT protein (aa: 167-188) conjugated to KLH
Purity DescriptionAffinity purified
FormatLyophilized
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAfter reconstitution keep aliquots at -20°C for a higher stability, and at 2-8°C with an appropriate antibacterial agent. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability. Avoid repetitive freeze/thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Alternative NamesCholine O-acetyltransferase, CHOACTase, Choline acetylase
Scientific BackgroundThis gene encodes an enzyme which catalyzes the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This gene product is a characteristic feature of cholinergic neurons, and changes in these neurons may explain some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. Mutations in this gene are associated with congenital myasthenic syndrome associated with episodic apnea. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene, and some of these variants have been shown to encode more than one isoform. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]
Specific ReferencesLeong WK, Klaric TS, Lin Y, Lewis MD, Koblar SA.(2013) Upregulation of the neuronal Per-Arnt-Sim domain protein 4 (Npas4) in the rat corticolimbic system following focal cerebral ischemia. Eur J Neurosci. 2013 Feb 22. doi: 10.1111/ejn.12163. [Epub ahead of print] Application: IH; species RatPubMed ID
General ReferencesBenecke et al. (1993). J. Neurochemistry. 61: 804-811