The mammalian muscle-type acetylcholine receptor is a
transmembrane pentameric glycoprotein with two alpha subunits, one
beta, one delta, and one epsilon (in adult skeletal muscle) or
gamma (in fetal and denervated muscle) subunit. This gene, which
encodes the gamma subunit, is expressed prior to the thirty-third
week of gestation in humans. The gamma subunit of the acetylcholine
receptor plays a role in neuromuscular organogenesis and ligand
binding and disruption of gamma subunit expression prevents the
correct localization of the receptor in cell membranes. Mutations
in this gene cause Escobar syndrome and a lethal form of multiple
pterygium syndrome. Muscle-type acetylcholine receptor is the major
antigen in the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis.1) Saccone, N.L., et al. Genes Brain Behav. (2010) In press :
Immunogen
This CHRNG antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 22-50 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human CHRNG.
Western blot analysis in CEM cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.