DOPA decarboxylase (aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase, AADC; DDC) catalyzes the second reaction in the biosynthesis of catecholamines and serotonin (Waymire and Haycock, 2002; Berry et al., 1996; Haycock et al., 2003). It is also involved in the biosynthesis of trace amines. DDC antibodies can therefore be used as markers for dopaminergic, noradrenergic and serotonergic neurons in a variety of applications including depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and drug abuse (Kish et al., 2001; Zhu et al., 2000; Zhu et al., 1999).
The antibody has been directly tested for reactivity in Western blots in bovine, canine, guinea pig, human, rabbit, rat and sheep tissues.
Affinity Purified
100 uL in 10 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 ug per mL BSA and 50% glycerol.
Aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Type: Primary
Antigen: DDC
Clonality: Polyclonal
Clone:
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope:
Host: Rabbit
Isotype:
Reactivity: Human, Rat, Dog, Bovine, Goat, Sheep, Rabbit