DARPP-32, a dopamine (DA) and cAMP-regulated ~32k phosphoprotein that is associated with dopaminoceptive neurons bearing D-1 receptors in the basal ganglia. The protein inhibits protein phosphatase I when it is phosphorylated on Thr34. In contrast, when DARPP-32 is phosphorylated on Thr75 the protein acts as an inhibitor of PKA. Phosphorylation of DARPP-32 is thought to play a critical role in the regulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission. In addition, the activity of DARPP-32 is also thought to play important roles in the actions of alcohol, caffeine and Prozac®.1) Svenningsson, P., Tzavara, E.T., Carruthers, R., Rachleff, I., Wattler, S., Nehls, M., McKinzie, D.L., Fienberg, A.A., Nomikos, G.G.and Greengard, P., "Diverse psychotomimetics act through a common signaling pathway," Science, 302 (2003) 1412 - 1415.
Immunogen
DARPP-32 (Thr34) polyclonal antibody was raised against a synthetic phosphopeptide corresponding to amino acids residues surrounding the phospho Thr34 of DARPP-32.
Modification
p-Thr34
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
Applications include Dot Blots (DB) and Western Blots (WB). Suitability for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) has not yet been determined. Rabbit anti-DARPP-32 (Thr34) recognizes human, mouse, and rat forms of the protein. When internally tested under ideal conditions the working dilutions were 1:1000 for DB and WB.
Western blot of rat caudate showign phospho-specific immunolabeing of the ~32k DARPP-32 protein phosphorylated at Thr34.
Application Notes
Applications include Dot Blots (DB) and Western Blots (WB). Suitability for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) has not yet been determined. Rabbit anti-DARPP-32 (Thr34) recognizes human, mouse, and rat forms of the protein. When internally tested under ideal conditions the working dilutions were 1:1000 for DB and WB.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For long term storage -80˚C is recommended, but shorter term storage at -20˚C is also acceptable as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to the presence of 50% glycerol. Stock solutions are stable for a minimum of 1 year at -20˚C.
Storage Buffer
100 uL in 10 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 ug per mL BSA and 50% glycerol.