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 autoantibody and an autoreactive T cell target in insulin-dependent diabetes. This gene may also play a role in the stiff man syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode the same protein.
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
Catalyzes the production of GABA.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
glutamate decarboxylase 2 (pancreatic islets and brain, 65kDa)
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
70 kDa
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Synonyms
GAD65
Uniprot
Q05329
Gene Id
2572
Research Area
Epigenetics, Metabolism, Neuroscience
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)