GAD1 Antibody is a Rabbit Polyclonal antibody against GAD1. This gene encodes one of several forms of glutamic acid decarboxylase, identified as a major autoantigen in insulin-dependent diabetes. The enzyme encoded is responsible for catalyzing the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid from L-glutamic acid. A pathogenic role for this enzyme has been identified in the human pancreas since it has been identified as an autoantigen and an autoreactive T cell target in insulin-dependent diabetes. This gene may also play a role in the stiff man syndrome. Deficiency in this enzyme has been shown to lead to pyridoxine dependency with seizures. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two products, the predominant 67-kD form and a less-frequent 25-kD form.

Target	GAD1
Reactivity	Human, Mouse, Rat
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Tested Applications	WB
Recommended dilutions	WB: 1/500 - 1/2000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Immunogen	A synthetic peptide of human GAD1.
Purification	Affinity purified.
Form	Liquid
Isotype	IgG
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage	Aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Molecular Weight	Calculated MW: 25 kDa/47 kDa/66 kDa Observed MW: 67 kDa
Swiss Prot	Q99259
GeneID	2571
Gene Symbol	GAD1
Concentration	> 1 mg/ml
Buffer	PBS, pH 7.3, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
UNSPSC Code	12352203
Availability	Shipped within 5-10 working days.
Note	This product is for research use only.