Abcam, ab307818, Anti-Nav1.8/SCN10A antibody [EPR25132-222] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Nav1.8/SCN10A antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, IHC-P, IHC-Fr and reacts with Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR25132-222,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Rat,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, IHC-FrSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Nav1.8 also known as SCN10A is a voltage-gated sodium channel. It facilitates the rapid transit of sodium ions across cell membranes essential for the propagation of action potentials in neurons. Nav1.8 has a mass of approximately 220 kDa and it expresses primarily in peripheral sensory neurons including dorsal root ganglia. This channel is activated mainly in response to depolarization enabling the initiation and conduction of electrical signals.
Biological function summary
Nav1.8 contributes significantly to pain transmission especially in nociceptive neurons which detect painful stimuli. It operates as a principal component in generating sustained action potentials required for pain signal propagation. Nav1.8 is not a part of a larger complex but plays a standalone critical role. It shows high expression during inflammatory and neuropathic pain conditions indicating its role in pain pathways.
Pathways
Nav1.8 is involved in both the pain and neuroinflammatory pathways. It influences the activity of other sodium channels such as Nav1.7 another critical mediator of pain sensation. Pain pathways extensively integrate Nav1.8 function especially in the modulation of pain thresholds and states. Neuroinflammatory pathways utilize Nav1.8 to alter neuron excitability under inflammatory conditions which is significant for understanding different pain modalities.
Nav1.8 is associated with chronic pain disorders such as neuropathic pain and inflammatory pain conditions. Variations in Nav1.8 are linked to altered pain sensitivity and are researched as potential therapeutic targets for pain relief. In diseases like diabetic neuropathy Nav1.8 changes correlate with increased neuronal excitability and persistent pain sensation. Its relationship with proteins like Nav1.7 in these contexts highlights its importance in the diagnostic and therapeutic options for pain management.