Abcam, ab321853, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Serotonin antibody [EPR24431-201]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Serotonin antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Chemical samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR24431-201,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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.,
Specificity:WB applications are recommended for testing serotonin cross-linking proteins. We do not guarantee detection of endogenous serotonin in WB.

Product details:
Patented technology
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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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recombinant antibodies
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.
Serotonin also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a neurotransmitter mainly involved in modulating mood emotion and behavior. It weighs approximately 176.2 Da and appears in several body tissues including the central nervous system gastrointestinal tract and blood platelets. Neurons within the raphe nuclei of the brainstem predominantly synthesize serotonin influencing various physiological processes. Its mechanical role involves binding to and activating specific serotonin receptors classified into seven different types each mediating distinct signaling pathways.
Biological function summary
Serotonin regulates multiple bodily functions beyond mood such as appetite sleep and circadian rhythm. It forms part of a complex system interacting with various receptor subtypes which include the anti-serotonergic pathways inhibiting its action. Each receptor subtype leads to different downstream effects in cells contributing to the diversity of serotonin's biological roles. For research purposes scientists often use an ELISA kit to measure serotonin levels and this can influence the ELISA test cost based on the specificity and sensitivity required.
Pathways
Serotonin participates in both the serotonergic and dopaminergic pathways illustrating its central role in neurotransmission. The serotonergic pathway is essential for transmitting nerve impulses while its interaction with the dopaminergic system significantly affects mood and reward-related behaviors. Key proteins such as tryptophan hydroxylase for serotonin synthesis and the vesicular monoamine transporter are involved within these pathways and may alter serotonin's functional availability.
Serotonin is closely linked to depression and anxiety disorders where its imbalance can lead to mood disturbances. Antidepressant treatments often target serotonin receptors or its transporters restoring its levels within synapses. Serotonin's connection to these conditions extends through its relationship with proteins like the serotonin transporter (SERT) which recycles serotonin in the synaptic cleft. Understanding these dynamics presents potential targets for interventions and anti-serotonergic agents may offer therapeutic options for managing such disorders.