GAD-65/67 Polyclonal Antibody

Background:
glutamate decarboxylase 1(GAD1) Homo sapiens This gene encodes one of several forms of glutamic acid decarboxylase, identified as a major autoantigen in insulin-dependent diabetes. The enzyme encoded is responsible for catalyzing the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid from L-glutamic acid. A pathogenic role for this enzyme has been identified in the human pancreas since it has been identified as an autoantigen and an autoreactive T cell target in insulin-dependent diabetes. This gene may also play a role in the stiff man syndrome. Deficiency in this enzyme has been shown to lead to pyridoxine dependency with seizures. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two products, the predominant 67-kD form and a less-frequent 25-kD form. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],

Alternative Names:
GAD1, GAD, GAD67, Glutamate decarboxylase 1, 67 kDa glutamic acid decarboxylase, GAD-67, Glutamate decarboxylase 67 kDa isoform, GAD2, GAD65, Glutamate decarboxylase 2, 65 kDa glutamic acid decarboxyl

Immunogen: The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human GAD1/2. AA range:545-594

Isotype: Rabbit

Purification: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Concentration: 1 mg/ml

Observed band: 65

GeneID: GAD1/GAD2

Storage: -20°C/1 year

NOTE: For Research Use Only