Product Information
Molecular Weight23210Da
Protein NameSynaptosomal-associated protein 23
Human Gene Id8773
Human Swiss Prot NoO00161
Mouse Swiss Prot NoO09044
SpecificitySNAP 23 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of SNAP 23 protein.
FormulationLiquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Concentration1 mg/ml
Storage Stability-20°C/1 year
Other NameSNAP23; Synaptosomal-associated protein 23; SNAP-23; Vesicle-membrane fusion protein SNAP-23
Observed Band(KD)25
Functionfunction:Essential component of the high affinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery and an important regulator of transport vesicle docking and fusion.,similarity:Belongs to the SNAP-25 family.,similarity:Contains 2 t-SNARE coiled-coil homology domains.,subcellular location:Mainly localized to the plasma membrane.,subunit:Binds simultaneously to SNAP25BP and SYN4. Found in a complex with VAMP8 and STX4 in pancreas (By similarity). Binds tightly to multiple syntaxins and synaptobrevins/VAMPs. Found in a complex with VAMP8 and STX1A.,tissue specificity:Ubiquitous. Highest levels where found in placenta.,
Subcellular LocationCell membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor. Cell junction, synapse, synaptosome. Mainly localized to the plasma membrane.
ExpressionUbiquitous. Highest levels where found in placenta.
Backgroundsynaptosome associated protein 23(SNAP23) Homo sapiens Specificity of vesicular transport is regulated, in part, by the interaction of a vesicle-associated membrane protein termed synaptobrevin/VAMP with a target compartment membrane protein termed syntaxin. These proteins, together with SNAP25 (synaptosome-associated protein of 25 kDa), form a complex which serves as a binding site for the general membrane fusion machinery. Synaptobrevin/VAMP and syntaxin are believed to be involved in vesicular transport in most, if not all cells, while SNAP25 is present almost exclusively in the brain, suggesting that a ubiquitously expressed homolog of SNAP25 exists to facilitate transport vesicle/target membrane fusion in other tissues. The protein encoded by this gene is structurally and functionally similar to SNAP25 and binds tightly to multiple syntaxins and synaptobrevins/VAMPs. It is an essential component of the high affinity receptor for the