Abcam, ab300673, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Bassoon/BSN antibody [EPR25379-3]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Bassoon/BSN antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-Fr and reacts with Rat, Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR25379-3,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat, Mouse,
Applications: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:
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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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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Bassoon also known as BSN or Bassoon protein functions as a major component in the active zone of synapses participating in the organization and regulation of neurotransmitter release. The protein has a reported molecular mass of approximately 420 kDa. Expression of the Bassoon protein takes place prominently in neuronal tissues especially within the central nervous system. Its structure and size contribute to its role in maintaining the integrity of synaptic architecture.
Biological function summary
Bassoon plays an important role in the presynaptic active zone by facilitating efficient synaptic vesicle docking and priming. It acts as a scaffold protein within the presynaptic terminal forming part of a larger molecular complex that includes Piccolo and other cytomatrix proteins. These scaffolding arrangements help ensure precise neurotransmitter release affecting synaptic strength and plasticity. Its integration into these complexes highlights its significance in neuronal communication and functionality.
Pathways
Bassoon actively participates in neurotransmission pathways especially those related to synaptic vesicle cycle and neurotransmitter release. It collaborates with proteins like RIM and Munc13 in these processes stabilizing the apparatus required for synaptic vesicle fusion and exocytosis. Through these interactions Bassoon contributes to the regulation of neurotransmitter release and is essential for proper synaptic function.
Bassoon links to various neurological conditions prominently neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease and bipolar disorder. Changes in Bassoon expression or function could disrupt synaptic integrity thereby contributing to disease pathology. Research has associated alterations in calcium channel complexes which involve Bassoon with these disorders. Understanding Bassoon's molecular interactions may provide insights into the development and progression of such neurological diseases highlighting its significance in biomedical research.