Merck, S9684-.2ML, Anti-SNAP-25 antibody produced in rabbit

SNAP-25 (Synaptosome-associated protein of 25 kDa) is a membrane bound, presynaptic nerve terminal protein, that plays an essential role in synaptic vesicle fusion and exocytosis. The gene encoding SNAP-25 is mapped to human chromosome 20. Anti-SNAP-25 is developed in rabbit using a synthetic peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of human SNAP-25 conjugated to KLH as immunogen. This sequence is identical in SNAP-25 alternatively spliced forms SNAP-25A and SNAP-25B, in mouse, rat and chicken SNAP-25 and highly conserved (80-85%) in goldfish and zebrafish SNAP25. Whole antiserum is fractionated and then further purified by ion-exchange chromatography to provide the IgG fraction of antiserum that is essentially free of other rabbit serum proteins. Anti-SNAP-25 recognizes mouse SNAP-25 (25 kD). The antibody cross-reacts with rat SNAP-25. Applications include the detection and localization of SNAP-25 (25 kDa) by immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry. Staining of SNAP-25 in immunoblotting is specifically inhibited with SNAP-25 immunizing peptide (SNAP-25, mouse)