Specificity
This antibody recognises human synaptosomal-associated protein, 25kD (SNAP-25), also known as Super protein (Sup) or Synaptosomal-associated 25 kDa protein. SNAP-25 is a 206 amino acid, presynaptic plasma membrane protein containning 2 tSNARE coiled-coil domains and is essential for Ca2+-regulated exocytosis of neurotransmitters. SNAP-25 binds to and negatively modulate Ca2+ channels, increasing the speed of neurotransmitter release. Goat ati Human SNAP25 antibody detects an epitope within the C-terminal (CT) of human SNAP25 (aa 193-206).As a result of alternative splicing, SNAP-25 is expressed by neurons and neuroendocrine cells as two predominant isoforms; SNAP-25a and SNAP-25b. SNAP-25a is expressed early in development, whereas SNAP-25b expression is linked to synaptogenesis. Goat ati human SNAP25 antibody is expected to recognise both isoforms.SNAP-25 may be a possible therapeutic treatment target for sufferers of hyperactivity disorders , whilst SNAP-25 based peptides may be a possible treatment for involuntary muscle spasms (Hodel 1998).