Merck, 05-717, Anti-Adenosine Receptor A2a Antibody, clone 7F6-G5-A2

General description
Adenosine receptors, a class of purinergic G-protein coupled receptors with adenosine as endogenous ligands mediate several receptor subtype-specific physiological processes that include cardiac rate, smooth muscle tone, platelet aggregation, inflammation, cell growth and death, and neurotransmission. The activity of A2A adenosine receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase. It is abundant in basal ganglia, vasculature and platelets and it is a major target of caffeine. Adenosine receptor A2A-R contributes to motoneuron survival by transactivating the tyrosine kinase receptor TrkB and may suggest a new strategy for using this mechanism in neurodegenerative diseases.
~43 kDa
Immunogen
6His-tagged full-length human recombinant A2A receptor. Epitope mapped to SQPLPGER in the third intracellular loop. Clone 7F6-G5-A2.
Application
Anti-Adenosine Receptor A2a Antibody, clone 7F6-G5-A2 is an antibody against Adenosine Receptor A2a clone 7F6-G5-A2 for use in FC, IH & WB.
Immunohistochemistry: 1 μg/mL of a previous lot detected Adenosine Receptor A2A in paraformaldehyde-fixed mouse brain striatal sections. Not detected in Adenosine Receptor A2A knockout mice.

FACS Analysis: A previous lot of this antibody has been reported by an independent laboratory to detect Adenosine Receptor A2A in transfected HEK293 cells (Koshiba, M., 1999).
Research Category
Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Neurofilament & Neuron Metabolism

Neuronal & Glial Markers

Neurodegenerative Diseases
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cross-reactivity with guinea pig also reported.
This antibody recognizes adenosine receptor A2A, Mr 43 kDa.
Physical form
Format: Purified
Protein G Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG2ak in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide
Preparation Note
Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt
Analysis Note
Control
Brain tissue
Routinely evaluated by immunohistochemistry.

Western Blot Analysis:
A 1:1000–1:5000 dilution of this lot of antibody detected Adenosine Receptor A2A in HEK293 cells expressing canine A1/A2A receptor chimeras (Rosin, D.L., 1998).
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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