Abcam, ab228674, Anti-Gephyrin antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Gephyrin antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, IHC-Fr and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human GPHN.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human GPHN. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9NQX3

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
Gephyrin also known as GPHN is a multifunctional protein integral to synaptic transmission. Weighing approximately 93 kDa it facilitates the anchoring of inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors at postsynaptic sites. This protein is expressed primarily in central nervous system tissues including the brain and spinal cord. Gephyrin performs its mechanical role by forming a scaffold to maintain GABAergic and glycinergic receptors' proper positioning and function.
Biological function summary
Gephyrin's function extends beyond receptor clustering. It plays a part in the larger postsynaptic density complex. This scaffolding capability allows gephyrin to organize inhibitory synapses critical for maintaining neuronal excitability and plasticity. The protein contributes by tethering receptors to the cytoskeleton which stabilizes synaptic structures and allows dynamic interactions with other proteins in the synapse.
Pathways
Gephyrin interacts with the inhibitory signaling pathway. This pathway includes important proteins like GABA receptors and glycine receptors which mediate inhibitory synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. Gephyrin's interactions facilitate the formation of gephyrin clusters which influence synaptic inhibition by crosslinking with tubulin and microtubules significantly impacting neuronal signaling.
Disruptions in gephyrin function link to neurological conditions such as epilepsy and schizophrenia. Mutations or alterations in gephyrin expression affect receptor clustering which impacts synapse formation and can result in dysfunctional neural networks. In schizophrenia gephyrin associates with other synaptic proteins such as neuroligin and neurexins indicating potential contributions to synaptic abnormalities seen in the disorder.