This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification.
Immunogen
This P2RX1 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 345-372 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human P2RX1.
The product of this gene belongs to the family of purinoceptors for ATP. This receptor functions as a ligand-gated ion channel with relatively high calcium permeability. Binding to ATP mediates synaptic transmission between neurons and from neurons to smooth muscle, being responsible, for example, for sympathetic vasoconstriction in small arteries, arterioles and vas deferens. Mouse studies suggest that this receptor is essential for normal male reproductive function. It is possible that the development of selective antagonists for this receptor may provide an effective non-hormonal male contraceptive pill.