The STXBP1 antibody is primarily developed as a polyclonal rabbit IgG antibody, offering broad epitope recognition. Key features include:
The antibody is validated for multiple techniques:
Western Blot: A specific band at 70 kDa was observed in human Hela lysates and rat/mouse brain tissues . Proteintech’s antibody shows reactivity between 65–68 kDa .
Immunohistochemistry: Stains neurons and glial cells, with no cross-reactivity reported .
Flow Cytometry: Demonstrates high specificity in A549 cells, with minimal background signal .
The STXBP1 antibody is pivotal in studying neurological disorders:
Epileptic Encephalopathy: Mutations in STXBP1 cause early infantile epileptic encephalopathy type 4 (EIEE4) . Antibody-based studies revealed reduced STXBP1 levels in mouse models of Stxbp1 haploinsufficiency, linked to impaired GABAergic neurotransmission .
Intellectual Disability and Movement Disorders: STXBP1 antibodies aid in diagnosing variants associated with broader neurodevelopmental phenotypes .
Synaptic Function: Used to investigate STXBP1’s role in regulating syntaxin and synaptic vesicle fusion .