Abcam, ab150493, Anti-ENT1 antibody

Size: 50µg
Rabbit Polyclonal ENT1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SLC29A1.
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 SLC29A1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q99808,
Specificity:BLAST analysis of the peptide immunogen showed no homology with other Human proteins.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ENT1 also known as Equilibrative Nucleoside Transporter 1 or SLC29A1 is a membrane protein responsible for transporting nucleosides across cell membranes. This protein weighs approximately 55 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including the brain heart and liver. The transport activity of ENT1 plays a fundamental role in maintaining cellular nucleoside levels. The efficient transport mechanisms of ENT1 highlight its significance in regulating the availability of substrates for nucleic acid synthesis.
Biological function summary
This transporter facilitates the uptake and recycling of nucleosides which are essential building blocks for DNA and RNA synthesis. ENT1 mediates the transport of adenosine an important nucleoside involved in multiple cellular functions. It operates as a component of a broader transport system that includes similar proteins like ENT2. This action contributes to cellular processes by controlling nucleoside concentrations impacting cell proliferation and metabolic activities.
Pathways
ENT1 plays a role in the purine salvage pathway and adenosine signaling. It regulates extracellular adenosine levels influencing adenosine receptor-mediated pathways that impact many physiological functions. ENT1 coordinates with proteins such as adenosine kinases to manage the intracellular balance of adenosine therefore integrating into both metabolic and signaling routes. Its role in these pathways affects energy metabolism and supports cellular responses to stress.
ENT1 has been associated with conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders. Altered ENT1 activity can affect adenosine levels leading to variations in blood flow and neurotransmission. In cardiovascular diseases ENT1 modulates adenosine's cardioprotective effects. In neurological contexts dysfunction of ENT1 relates to disorders involving adenosine receptor signaling where its interaction with proteins like ADA (adenosine deaminase) can influence disease progression.