GAD1 Polyclonal Antibody

Background:
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.

Research Area: Signal Transduction,Immunology,Metabolism

Synonyms:
67 kDa glutamic acid decarboxylase, CPSQ1, DCE1, DCE1_HUMAN, EC 4.1.1.15, FLJ45882, GAD 67, GAD, GAD-67, GAD1, Glutamate decarboxylase 1 (brain, 67kDa), Glutamate decarboxylase 1, Glutamate decarboxylase 1 brain 67kD, Glutamate decarboxylase 1 brain 67kDa, Glutamate decarboxylase 67 kDa isoform, Glutamate decarboxylase, brain, 67-KD, OTTHUMP00000041055, SCP

Immunogen: Recombinant Mouse Glutamate decarboxylase 1 protien

Swissprot: P48318

Purification Method: Affinity purification

Buffer: PBS with 0.05% Proclin300 and 50% glycerol, pH7.4.

Concentration: 2 mg/mL
Dilution: IHC 1:50-1:200

Storage:
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.