A guide to selecting high-performing antibodies for Synaptotagmin-1 (Uniprot ID P21579) for use in western blot, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Autor: Carl Laflamme, Kathleen Southern, Riham Ayoubi, Charles Alende, Maryam Fotouhi, Harvinder Virk, Carolyn Jones, Michael S. Biddle
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: F1000Research, Vol 13 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2046-1402
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.154034.1
Popis: Synaptotagmin-1 is a synaptic vesicle transmembrane protein that senses calcium influx via its tandem C2-domains, triggering synchronous neurotransmitter release. Disruption to SYT1 is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, highlighting the importance of identifying high-quality research reagents to enhance understanding of Synaptotagmin-1 in health and disease. Here we have characterized thirteen Synaptotagmin-1 commercial antibodies for western blot, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry using a standardized experimental protocol based on comparing read-outs in knockout cell lines and isogenic parental controls. These studies are part of a larger, collaborative initiative seeking to address antibody reproducibility issues by characterizing commercially available antibodies for human proteins and publishing the results openly as a resource for the scientific community. While use of antibodies and protocols vary between laboratories, we encourage readers to use this report as a guide to select the most appropriate antibodies for their specific needs.
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