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ABN1356

Sigma-Aldrich

Anti-C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA)

serum, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA), alpha-PA-antisense

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

serum

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

species reactivity

human

technique(s)

dot blot: suitable
immunofluorescence: suitable
immunohistochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

ambient

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

General description

Expansion of a GGGGCC (G4C2) hexanucleotide repeat sequence in the non-coding region of human chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 or C9orf72 (also known as ALSFTD, FTDALS; Gene ID 203228) is the most common genetic abnormality in familial and sporadic frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and motor neuron disease (MND), with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as the most frequent form. The number of hexanucleotide repeats in the normal population ranges from 2 to 24, whereas up to several thousand repeats (700 - 4,400 repeats) are found in the pathologically expanded allele. Unconventional repeat-associated non-ATG-initiated translation (RANT) of the GGGGCC repeats in the three alternate reading frames from both sense and antisense transcripts generates five types of dipeptide repeat (DPR) protein species, each composed of repeating units of two amino acids, glycine-alanine (GA), glycine-proline (GP), glycine-arginine (GR), alanine-proline (AP), proline-arginine (PR), respectively. The sense transcript (5′-GGGGCC-3′ hexanucleotide repeats) is translated through repeat-associated non-ATG (RAN) translation such that poly- (Gly- Ala), poly-(Gly-Pro), and poly-(Gly-Arg) proteins were produced. The anti-sense transcript (containing 5′-GGCCCC-3′ (G2C4) hexanucleotide repeats is translated through repeat-associated non-ATG (RAN) translation producing poly-(Pro-Ala), poly- (Pro-Arg), poly- (Gly-Pro) proteins. The antisense proteins accumulate in cytoplasmic aggregates in affected brain regions, including the frontal and motor cortex, hippocampus, and spinal cord neurons.

Specificity

This polyclonal antibody recognizes C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA).

Immunogen

Epitope: unknown
H2N-APAPAPAPAPAPAPACKKKK-amide.

Application

Anti-C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA), Cat. No. ABN1356, is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody that targets C9ORF72(poly-PA) and has been tested in Dot Blot, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, and Western Blotting.
Immunofluorescence Analysis: A representative lot detected C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA) in transfected HEK293T Flag-PA cells (Zu, T., et. al. (2013). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 110(51):E4968-77).

Immunofluorescence Analysis: A 1:500 dilution from a representative lot detected C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA) in Flag-PA trannsfected HEK293T cells (Courtesy of Dr. Laura P.W. Ranum and Dr. Lien Nguyen from the University of Florida).


Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA) in recombinant Protein (Zu, T., et. al. (2013). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 110(51):E4968-77).

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA) in aggregates found in neurons of the CA and DG regions of the hippocampus (Zu, T., et. al. (2013). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 110(51):E4968-77).

Dot Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected C9ORF72/C9RANT (PR-CT) in Dot Blotting applications (Zu, T., et. al. (2013). Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 110(51):E4968-77).
Research Category
Neuroscience

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in lysate from HEK293 cells transfected with Flag-PA.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected C9ORF72/C9RANT (poly-PA) in 10 µL of lysate from HEK293 cells transfected with Flag-PA.

Target description

~35 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal serum with 0.05% sodium azide.
Unpurified

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.

Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1


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Stina Leskelä et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research, 1868(7), 119021-119021 (2021-03-30)
C9orf72 hexanucleotide repeat expansion (HRE) is the major genetic cause underpinning frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FLTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). C9orf72 HRE-associated pathogenesis involves both loss-of-function, through reduced C9orf72 levels, and gain-of-function mechanisms, including formation of RNA foci and generation

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