Abcam, ab211415, Anti-Homer1 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Homer1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 7 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human HOMER1 aa 50-350.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human HOMER1 aa 50-350. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q86YM7

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.79% Tris glycine, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Homer1 also known as HOMER is a scaffolding protein with a mass of approximately 45 kDa. It functions in organizing receptor signaling complexes notably interacting with metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) and certain transient receptor potential (TRP) channels. Homer1 exists mainly in the postsynaptic density of excitatory synapses in the brain indicating its strong expression in neuronal tissues. It has multiple isoforms with the isoform 1a often being highlighted in various research contexts.
Biological function summary
Homer1 plays an important role in synaptic plasticity and intracellular calcium signaling. As part of a complex Homer1 aids in linking mGluRs to other proteins stabilizing receptor signaling and contributing to the regulation of calcium homeostasis within the cell. This scaffolding action has implications for the modulation of signal transduction pathways that maintain neuronal communication and synaptic efficacy.
Pathways
Homer1 interacts significantly with the mGluR signaling pathway and the calcium signaling pathway. These interactions place Homer1 at a nexus of neuronal signal propagation. Related proteins in this context include the mGluR1 and mGluR5 which in sync with Homer1 form a network ensuring proper synaptic response to neurotransmitters. TRPC channels are also closely related as Homer1 helps modulate their activity through dynamic assembly with mGluR complexes.
Homer1 shows involvement in various neurological conditions such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. Abnormalities in Homer1 expression or function are linked to disrupted synaptic signaling which contributes to the pathophysiology of these disorders. Within these disease frameworks proteins like mGluR5 collaborate with Homer1 and serve as focal points in understanding the disrupted signaling mechanisms underlying these conditions.