Abcam, ab270987, Anti-CACNA1C antibody [EPR24535-131]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CACNA1C antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR24535-131,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WBSee 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:
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

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 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.
CACNA1C also known as Cav1.2 is a voltage-dependent calcium channel α1C subunit. It primarily facilitates the influx of calcium ions into cells upon depolarization. Cav1.2 weighs approximately 250 kDa and plays an essential role in cellular processes across multiple systems. You can find it highly expressed in the heart brain and smooth muscle tissues. It's significant for conducting electrical signals that control muscle contractions and neurotransmitter release.
Biological function summary
Cav1.2 channels regulate intracellular calcium levels affecting processes such as cardiac contraction neuronal excitability and gene expression. This protein does not function alone; it forms complexes with other auxiliary subunits that modulate its activity and localization. Through this regulation CACNA1C supports critical cellular responses and maintains homeostasis within its expressed organs.
Pathways
Cav1.2 integrates into important pathways like the excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac myocytes and the neural signaling pathways in neurons. Through its interaction with calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) CACNA1C affects downstream cascades that influence cellular functions and responses to external stimuli. The protein also interacts with other ion channels facilitating comprehensive cellular communication and function in its specialized tissues.
Altered CACNA1C function associates with cardiac diseases like Timothy syndrome and various forms of Long QT syndrome. The abnormal activity of this channel also links to psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder where it interacts with proteins involved in mood regulation. Substantial research focuses on targeting CACNA1C for therapeutic intervention due to its significant role in these disorders highlighting the protein as an important target for new treatments.