Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase Antibody

70 kDa

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a common neurotransmitter for motoneurons, preganglionic autonomic neurons, postganglionic parasympathetic neurons, a variety of brain regions and some emerging neuron-like stem cells. The metabolism of Ach is relatively simple, involving only two enzymes: choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) for synthesis and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) for degradation. Further, acetylcholine has little function in neurons other than neurotransmission and seems to be neuron specific. It seems that only cholinergic neurons have significant amounts of ChAT making anti-cholinacetyltransferase a useful specific marker.

Human placental enzyme.

Anti-Choline Acetyltransferase Antibody is an antibody against Choline Acetyltransferase for use in IH & WB.

Immunoblot: 1:1,000-1:5,000

Immunohistochemistry: 1:500-1:1,000. See page two of this data sheet.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Neurotransmitters & Receptors

Neuronal & Glial Markers

Recognizes cholinergic neurons in brain and central nervous systems.

Goat antisera, liquid, no preservatives.

Unpurified

Maintain for 1 year at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Control
Rat brain tissue

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

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