Western Blotting (WB), Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro))
Specificity
This antibody recognizes the ~78k Synapsin I doublet protein phosphorylated at Ser9. The antibody also weakly labels the ~55k Synapsin II protein which has a similar phosphorylation site to that of Ser9 on Synapsin I. Immunolabeling is blocked by preadsorption of the antibody with the phosphopeptide used as antigen but not by the corresponding dephosphopeptide. Immunolabeling is also completely eliminated by treatment with lambda-phosphatase.
Cross-Reactivity (Details)
Species reactivity (expected):Human, Bovine, Mouse, Xenopus and Zebrafish. Species reactivity (tested):Rat.
Purification
Sequential Chromatography on phospho- and dephosphopeptide affinity columns.
Immunogen
Phosphopeptide corresponding to amino acid residues surrounding the phospho-Ser9 of Synapsin I.
Western blot: 1/1,000. Immunohistochemistry: 1/500. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
10 mM HEPES ( pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 μg/mL BSA and 50 % Glycerol.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted (in aliquots) at-20 °C.
Synapsin I plays a key role in synaptic plasticity in brain (Feng et al., 2002, Nayak et al., 1996). This effect is due in large part to the ability of the synapsins to regulate the availability of synaptic vesicles for release. In addition to its role in plasticity, the expression of synapsin I is a precise indicator of synapse formation (Moore and Bernstein, 1989, Stone et al., 1994). Thus, synapsin I immunocytochemistry provides a valuable tool for the study of synaptogenesis. The role of synapsin in synaptic plasticity and in synaptogensis is regulated by phosphorylation (Jovanovic et al., 2001, Kao et al., 2002). Serine 9 is the site on synapsin I that is phosphorylated by cAMP-dependent protein kinase and by calcium calmodulin kinase I (Czernik et al., 1987). Phosphorylation of this site is thought to regulate synaptic vesicle function and neurite outgrowth (Kao et al., 2002).Synonyms: Brain protein 4.1, SYN1, Synapsin I