Anti-SHANK1, clone S22-21

Anti-SHANK1 Antibody was purified by Protein G chromatography. A BLAST analysis was used to suggest cross-reactivity with SHANK1 from human, mouse, and rat based on 100% homology with the immunizing sequence. No cross-reactivity against Shank2 or Shank3. Cross-reactivity with Shank1 from other sources has not been determined. Scaffolds research. Protein function: Seems to be an adapter protein in the postsynaptic density (PSD) of excitatory synapses that interconnects receptors of the postsynaptic membrane including NMDA-type and metabotropic glutamate receptors, and the actin-based cytoskeleton. Plays a role in the structural and functional organization of the dendritic spine and synaptic junction. Overexpression promotes maturation of dendritic spines and the enlargement of spine heads via its ability to recruit Homer to postsynaptic sites, and enhances presynaptic function. [The UniProt Consortium]