Product Sheet CA1037
Description
BACKGROUND Growth-associated protein-43 (GAP-43), a neurite growth potentiator, is a nervous system specific F-actin regulating phosphoprotein expressed during development that enables differentiating neurons to respond to extracellular signals. GAP-43 also plays a role in sprouting responses associated with adult plasticity. GAP-43 is expressed along with BDNF in response to neuronal injuries and is upregulated in granule cells following BDNF treatment. It was shown that GAP-43 is an essential downstream effector of positive AMPA receptor modulators and subsequent BDNF-induced responses.1 In addition, GAP-43 plays important role in neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM)-mediated regulation ofn actin cytoskeletal dynamics. By binding to the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), NCAM activates intracellular pathways to trigger calcium release, lipid diacylglycerol (DAG) formation, and protein kinase C (PKC) activation to specifically phosphorylate GAP-43 on serine 41. Phosphorylated GAP-43 plays a key role in neurite outgrowth, presumably by promoting actin polymerization. Of all NCAM isoforms, only NCAM-180 takes part in this GAP-43-dependent neurite outgrowth. GAP-43 and NCAM-180 are found in the same plasma membrane domains (rafts), and these two proteins form a functional complex with spectrin that may control cytoskeleton dynamics to induce neurite outgrowth. In addition, it was also shown that modification of GAP-43 at its PKC phosphorylation site directs its distribution to different membrane microdomains that have distinct roles in the regulation of intrinsic and extrinsic behaviors in growing neurons.2 In the absence of GAP-43, the signaling pathway that depends on NCAM-140 and nonreceptor tyrosine kinase (Fyn) is activated.3
REFERENCES
1. Gupta, S.K. et al: Cell Death Diff. 16: 624–637, 2009
2. Nguyen, L. et al: Mol. Cell. Neurosci. 41:62-73, 2009
3. Korshunova, I. & Mosevitsky, M.:Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 663:169-82, 2010
2. Nguyen, L. et al: Mol. Cell. Neurosci. 41:62-73, 2009
3. Korshunova, I. & Mosevitsky, M.:Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 663:169-82, 2010
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(Click to Enlarge) Top: Western Blot detection of GAP43 proteins in rat brain tissue lysate using GAP43 Antibody. Bottom: This antibody stains paraffin-embedded rat brain tissue in immunohistochemical analysis.
Details
Cat.No.: | CA1037 |
Antigen: | Short peptide from human GAP43 sequence. |
Isotype: | Rabbit IgG |
Species & predicted species cross- reactivity ( ): | Human, Rat |
Applications & Suggested starting dilutions:* | WB 1:1000 IP n/d IHC 1:50 - 1:200 ICC n/d FACS n/d |
Predicted Molecular Weight of protein: | 43 kDa |
Specificity/Sensitivity: | Detects endogenous levels of GAP43 proteins without cross-reactivity with other related proteins. |
Storage: | Store at -20°C, 4°C for frequent use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
*Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Products
| Product | Size | CAT.# | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Growth-Associated Protein-43 Antibody: Rabbit Growth-Associated Protein-43 Antibody | Size: 100 ul | CAT.#: CA1037 | Price: $302.00 |