The Rabbit Polyclonal anti-GFRA1 antibody has been validated for WB, IHC (p) and EIA. It is suitable to detect GFRA1 in samples from Human, Mouse and Rat.
ELISA. Western Blot. Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1.0 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS containing 0.02 % sodium azide.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C.
Target
GFRA1
(GDNF Family Receptor alpha 1 (GFRA1))
Alternative Name
GFRA1 / GDNFR-alpha
Background
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a potent survival factor for central and peripheral neurons and is essential for the development of kidneys and the enteric nerves system. Physiological responses to GDNF require the presence of a novel glycosylphosphadidylinositol linked protein GDNFRa, which is a cell surface receptor for GDNF. The cDNAs encoding GDNFRalpha from human, rat, chicken and mouse have been cloned recently. GDNFRalpha was also termed Ret ligand 1 (RETL1) or TGF-beta-related neurotrophic factor receptor 1 (TrnR1) and nominated as GFRalpha-1 recently. GFRalpha-1 binds GDNF specifically and mediates activation of the Ret protein tyrosine kinase (PTK). Thus, GDNF, GFRalpha and the Ret PTK form a complex to transduce GDNF signal and to mediate GDNF function.Synonyms: GDNF family receptor alpha-1, GDNF receptor alpha, GDNFRA, GFR-alpha-1, RET ligand 1, RETL1, TGF-beta-related neurotrophic factor receptor 1, TRNR1