AChRα1 Antibody (142) is a rat monoclonal IgG2a antibody that detects AChRα1 in Torpedo and Rana species through applications such as western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), and immunofluorescence (IF). AChRα1, also known as ACHRD, CHRNA, CMS2A, FCCMS, SCCMS, or CHRNA1, is a crucial multi-pass membrane protein composed of 482 amino acids, which plays a significant role in neuromuscular transmission. AChRα1 is primarily located at the postsynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction, where AChRα1 binds acetylcholine, facilitating the influx of ions through its transmembrane pore. AChRα1 is vital for muscle contraction and overall neuromuscular function, as AChRα1 directly influences synaptic transmission. AChRα1 exists in two alternatively spliced isoforms; isoform 1 is exclusively expressed in skeletal muscle, while isoform 2 is widely distributed across various tissues, including the brain, heart, kidney, liver, lung, and thymus. This broad expression pattern underscores AChRα1′s importance in diverse physiological processes and highlights AChRα1′s potential as a target for therapeutic interventions in neuromuscular disorders.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor alpha 1/CHRNA1 Antibody (142) | sc-65840 | 200 µg/ml | $316.00 |