VAMP-2 Antibody

We constantly strive to ensure we provide our customers with the best antibodies. As a result of this work we offer this antibody in purified format. We are in the process of updating our datasheets. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team. This product is a high quality VAMP-2 antibody.

12691 Da

Rabbit

Mouse, Rat

GST fusion protein with sequence SATAATVPPAAPAGEGGPPAPPPNLT, corresponding to amino acid residues 2-27 of rat VAMP-2 (Accession P63045).????Cytoplasmic, N-terminus.

VAMP-2 (also known as synaptobrevin-2) is a member of the soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) protein superfamily. The family includes 36 members in humans andis characterized by the SNARE motif, an evolutionarily conserved stretch of 60–70 amino acids that are arranged in heptad repeats1,2.SNARE proteins are involved in exocytosis and intracellular vesicle trafficking and are essential for cell growth, hormone secretion and neurotransmission, processes that require rapid, targeted, and regulated membrane fusion1,2.SNAREs can be roughly divided into vesicular (v-SNAREs) and target (t-SNAREs) based on their distribution on the transport vesicle or target membrane respectively. Thus, assembly of cognate v-/t-SNAREs between two opposing membranes generates trans-SNARE complexes, which bring the lipid bilayers in close proximity and drive membrane fusion.VAMP-2, like most SNAREs, is a type IV membrane protein with a relatively large N-terminus containing the SNARE motif located in the cytoplasmic side and a transmembrane domain located close to the C-terminus that functions as an anchor1,2.VAMP-2 has been extensively studied for its role on neuronal and neuroendocrine cell exocytosis where it functions as the vesicle membrane protein v-SNARE, which together with the plama membrane t-SNARE protein Syntaxin 1 and the membrane-associated SNAP-25 (synaptosome-associated protein 25 kDa), forms a trimeric, four-helical complex, which drives fusion of the two opposing bilayers1,2.VAMP-2 is the target of the tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT) and of several botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) types: type B, D, F, and G. The neurotoxins cause specific proteolytic degradation of the VAMP-2 protein, which in turn causes SNARE complex disruption and inhibition of neurotransmitter release3.Abgent is pleased to offer a highly specific antibody directed against the intracellular N-terminus domain of rat VAMP-2. Anti-VAMP-2 antibody (#AG1191) can be used in western blot and immunohistochemical applications, and was designed to recognize VAMP-2 from rat, mouse and human samples.

Affinity purified antibody, Liquid

Store at +4°C short term. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

WB

WB~~1:200-1:2000

Vesicle-associated membrane protein 2, VAMP-2, Synaptobrevin-2, Vamp2, Syb2

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