Abcam, ab252537, Anti-Kv1.1 potassium channel antibody [K20/78]

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal Kv1.1 potassium channel antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:K20/78,
Isotype:IgG2b,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WB, 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.

Product details:
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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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Kv1.1 potassium channel also known as Kv1 or Kv1s belongs to the voltage-gated potassium channel family. This channel with molecular mass of approximately 53 kDa plays an important role in the regulation of membrane potential and electrical excitability of neurons. Widely expressed in the central nervous system it is especially present in the nodes of Ranvier and axons of myelinated neurons contributing to the propagation of action potentials.
Biological function summary
The Kv1.1 channel is essential for controlling neuronal excitability and action potential repolarization. It functions by allowing potassium ions to flow out of the neuron which stabilizes the resting membrane potential. This channel often forms part of a heteromeric complex with other Kv subunits which fine-tune its biophysical properties. Such interactions enable it to modulate synaptic transmission and signal integration in neurons.
Pathways
Kv1.1 channels participate in the regulation of the action potential pathway and the synaptic transmission pathway. Through these pathways Kv1.1 interacts with protein partners such as the Kvβ subunits which can modulate the kinetics and voltage dependence of the channel. Its activity contributes significantly to the rapid repolarization of action potentials therefore maintaining the high-frequency firing ability of neurons.
Alterations in Kv1.1 channel function are linked to episodic ataxia type 1 and temporal lobe epilepsy. Mutations affecting the channel conductance or gating can lead to disrupted neuronal signaling. In these conditions Kv1.1 has been found to interact with related proteins like Kv1.2 and Kv1.4 which also play roles in neurological function. Understanding the Kv1.1 protein and its interactions is important for developing therapeutic strategies for these channelopathies.