ANTI-PICCOLO ANTIBODY CLONE 4G3.3

General description

Piccolo (presynaptic cytomatrix protein or PCLO) may act as a scaffolding protein involved in the organization of synaptic active zones. Synaptic vesicles dock and fuse in the active zone of the plasma membrane at chemical synapses. The presynaptic cytoskeletal matrix (PCM), which is associated with the active zone and is situated between synaptic vesicles, is thought to be involved in maintaining the neurotransmitter release site in register with the postsynaptic reception apparatus. The cycling of synaptic vesicles is a multistep process involving a number of proteins. Among the components of the PCM that orchestrate these events are Bassoon (BSN), RIM (RBBP8), Oboe, and Piccolo (PCLO) [supplied by ENTREZGENE].

Specificity

This antibody recognizes piccolo.

Immunogen

GST-tagged recombinant protein

Application

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin):
Representative images from a previous lot.
Piccolo staining pattern/morphology on mouse brain tissue/cerebellum. Tissue was pretreated with citrate pH 6.0, antigen retrieval. A previous lot of the antibody was diluted to 1:300, using IHC-Select Detection with HRP-DAB. Immunoreactivity is localized to the synaptic junction of neurons in the granular layer and Purkinje cells(arrow).

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Synapse & Synaptic Biology

This Anti-Piccolo Antibody, clone 4G3.3 is validated for use in WB, IH(P) for the detection of Piccolo.

Quality

Routinely evaluated by western blot on rat brain lysate.

Target description

547 kDa

Physical form

Format: Purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgMκ in buffer containing PBS and 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Analysis Note

Control
Rat brain lysate, mouse cerebellum

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Disclaimer

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