Reactive species
Human;Mouse;Rat
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Protein name
Sodium channel protein type 8 subunit alpha (Sodium channel protein type VIII subunit alpha) (Voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nav1.6)
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
SCN8A Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a member of the sodium channel alpha subunit gene family. The encoded protein forms the ion pore region of the voltage-gated sodium channel. This protein is essential for the rapid membrane depolarization that occurs during the formation of the action potential in excitable neurons. Mutations in this gene are associated with mental retardation, pancerebellar atrophy and ataxia. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, May 2010],
Function
domain:The sequence contains 4 internal repeats, each with 5 hydrophobic segments (S1,S2,S3,S5,S6) and one positively charged segment (S4). Segments S4 are probably the voltage-sensors and are characterized by a series of positively charged amino acids at every third position.,function:Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient.,PTM:May be ubiquitinated by NEDD4L; which would promote its endocytosis.,similarity:Belongs to the sodium channel family.,similarity:Contains 1 IQ domain.,subunit:Interacts with NEDD4 and NEDD4L.,
