{"product_id":"abcam-ab152670","title":"Abcam, ab152670, Recombinant Human Nav1.6\/SCN8A protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 10µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant Human Nav1.6\/SCN8A protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 1854 to 1951 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nExpression system:Wheat germ,\u003cbr\u003e\nTags:GST tag N-Terminus,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiologically active:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccession:Q9UQD0,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product was previously labelled as Nav1.6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nNav1.6 also known as SCN8A is a voltage-gated sodium channel with a molecular mass of approximately 260 kDa. It is well-known for its significant role in propagating action potentials in neurons. Nav1.6 is highly expressed in the central nervous system specifically in the nodes of Ranvier and axon initial segments of neurons. This channel allows the influx of sodium ions which is critical for the rapid depolarization phase of action potentials facilitating nerve signal transmission.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nNav1.6 impacts neuronal excitability and firing by controlling sodium ion flow across the nerve cell membrane. It forms an integral part of the channel complex that ensures proper electrical signaling within neurons. It largely contributes to high-frequency firing and sustained repetitive firing of specific neurons which is essential for normal brain function. Alterations in Nav1.6 function can lead to abnormal electrical activity in the nervous system impacting overall neuronal communication.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nNav1.6 participates significantly in the action potential propagation pathway. It plays a role alongside other sodium channels such as Nav1.1 and Nav1.2 to maintain the intricate balance of excitatory signals. Nav1.6 is also involved in signaling cascades that affect synaptic transmission and plasticity. In these pathways Nav1.6 interacts indirectly with various ion channels and proteins which collectively modulate neuronal excitability and plasticity important for processes like learning and memory.\u003cbr\u003e\nDisrupted Nav1.6 function associates with epileptic encephalopathy and ataxia. Mutations in the SCN8A gene that encodes for Nav1.6 can cause abnormal channel activity leading to hyperexcitability of neurons and seizure disorders. Additionally the improper functioning of Nav1.6 links to disorders featuring motor and cognitive impairments. In these contexts Nav1.6 is commonly discussed with proteins like Nav1.2 which also contribute to pathological neuronal excitability highlighting the interconnectedness of ion channel dynamics in neurological diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843882995881,"sku":"ab152670","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab152670","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}