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ABT17

Sigma-Aldrich

Anti-RGS4 Antibody

serum, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

regulator of G-protein signaling 4, regulator of G-protein signalling 4, schizophrenia disorder 9

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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

rat

technique(s)

western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... RGS4(5999)

General description

Regulator of G-protein signaling 4 (RGS4) is a GTPase activating protein belonging to the RGS family. This is a group of proteins known to act as GTPase activating proteins (GAPs), in order to regulate G protein signaling. RGS4 is highly expressed throughout the brain with highest expression observed in the prefrontal cortex, and some expression found in peripheral tissues such as the heart. RGS4 acts as a signal transduction inhibitor by inactivating G protein alpha subunits through the increase of their GTPase activity. Also, RGS4 serves to enhance Gi/o and Gq/11 protein GTPase activity and to expedite the conclusion of GPCR signaling. Various studies indicate a potential role for RGS4 in the regulation of various neurotransmitter systems, including those with putative involvement in schizophrenia. Mutations in the RGS4 gene lead to a lower presence of RGS4, linked to both Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s symptoms.

Immunogen

Recombinant protein corresponding to rat RGS4.

Application

Detect RGS4 using this Anti-RGS4 Antibody validated for use in WB.
Research Category
Cell Structure

Signaling
Research Sub Category
Cytoskeletal Signaling

G-proteins
Western Blot Analysis: 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected RGS4 on 10 µg of recombinant RGS4.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in PC12 cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 1:1000 dilution of the antibody detected RGS4 in 10 µg of PC12 cell lysate.

Target description

~ 23 kDa MW observed. A non-specific band appears at ~ 12 kDa

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal serum containing 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.

Analysis Note

Control
PC12 cell lysate

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1


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Differentially regulated expression of endogenous RGS4 and RGS7.
Krumins, Andrejs M, et al.
The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 279, 2593-2599 (2004)
Michael Michaelides et al.
Molecular psychiatry, 25(9), 2058-2069 (2018-06-30)
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