Abcam, ab6165, Anti-beta Synuclein antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal beta Synuclein antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 8 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SNCB aa 100 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human SNCB aa 100 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q16143,
Specificity:Less than 0.1% cross reactivity against human alpha-synuclein Cross reactivity: This antibody is known to react with human and rat. Not yet tested in other species.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Whole antiserum, Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 7.4, 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-Add glycerol to a final volume of 50% for extra stability and aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Beta-synuclein also known as β-synuclein or SNCB is a protein that plays a role in the nervous system. It is a small protein with a molecular weight around 14 kDa. Predominantly beta-synuclein is found in presynaptic terminals of neurons in the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord. This protein shares significant amino acid sequence identity with alpha-synuclein and gamma-synuclein comprising the synuclein family. It acts as a modulator of neuronal and synaptic function influencing the dynamics of neurotransmitter release.
Biological function summary
Beta-synuclein contributes to cellular homeostasis and synaptic integrity. It is not typically found as part of a larger protein complex like its relative alpha-synuclein which forms toxic aggregates. Instead beta-synuclein exhibits neuroprotective properties helping maintain neuronal health. It possibly regulates synaptic vesicle cycling and mitigates levels of alpha-synuclein aggregation. Research suggests that loss of beta-synuclein function might disrupt synaptic stability leading to neurological issues.
Pathways
Beta-synuclein engages in synaptic function and plasticity. It participates in pathways related to neurotransmitter release and synaptic vesicle trafficking. Beta-synuclein is connected to calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) pathways. This interaction supports beta-synuclein's regulatory impact on synaptic vesicle dynamics negatively modulating the aggregation-prone behaviors seen in alpha-synuclein during synucleinopathies.
Beta-synuclein plays a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. Research highlights its relationship with these conditions due to its interaction with alpha-synuclein known to form pathological aggregates and contribute to disease progression. Beta-synuclein's modulation of alpha-synuclein activity can impact the development and progression of these disorders. There is ongoing interest in its potential protective role suggesting it might be leveraged in therapeutic strategies against synucleinopathy-related diseases.