Further Information
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(t) subunit alpha-3, Gustducin alpha-3 chain, GNAT3
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
For IHC-P starting dilution is: 1:50~100
For FACS starting dilution is: 1:10~50
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) alpha subunit playing a prominent role in bitter and sweet taste transduction as well as in umami (monosodium glutamate, monopotassium glutamate, and inosine monophosphate) taste transduction. Transduction by this alpha subunit involves coupling of specific cell-surface receptors with a cGMP-phosphodiesterase; Activation of phosphodiesterase lowers intracellular levels of cAMP and cGMP which may open a cyclic nucleotide-suppressible cation channel leading to influx of calcium, ultimately leading to release of neurotransmitter. Indeed, denatonium and strychnine induce transient reduction in cAMP and cGMP in taste tissue, whereas this decrease is inhibited by GNAT3 antibody. Gustducin heterotrimer transduces response to bitter and sweet compounds via regulation of phosphodiesterase for alpha subunit, as well as via activation of phospholipase C for beta and gamma subunits, with ultimate increase inositol trisphosphate and increase of intracellular Calcium. GNAT3 can functionally couple to taste receptors to transmit intracellular signal: receptor heterodimer TAS1R2/TAS1R3 senses sweetness and TAS1R1/TAS1R3 transduces umami taste, whereas the T2R family GPCRs act as bitter sensors. Functions also as lumenal sugar sensors in the gut to control the expression of the Na+-glucose transporter SGLT1 in response to dietaty sugar, as well as the secretion of Glucagon-like peptide-1, GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, GIP. Thus, may modulate the gut capacity to absorb sugars, with implications in malabsorption syndromes and diet-related disorders including diabetes and obesity.
- Fushan, A.A., et al. Chem. Senses 35(7):579-592(2010)
- Luttrell, L.M. Mol. Biotechnol. 39(3):239-264(2008)
- Margolskee, R.F., et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 104(38):15075-15080(2007)
- Jang, H.J., et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 104(38):15069-15074(2007)
Supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide.
batch dependent
Unconjugated
Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. The information provided is a guideline for product use. This product is for research use only.
This GNAT3 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 78-105 amino acids from the Central region of human GNAT3.
346562
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(t) subunit alpha-3
GNAT3
Homo sapiens
Liquid
PREDICTED MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
40 kDa
A8MTJ3
This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification.
Neuroscience,Signal Transduction
A8MTJ3
Optimal dilutions for each application to be determined by the researcher.