Anti-GAD65 (65kD glutamic acid decarboxylase)

Glutamate decarboxylase or glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is an enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of glutamate to GABA and CO2. GAD65 is the isoform with molecular weight of 65 kDa. Karlsen et al. (1991) mapped the GAD2 gene to chromosome 10p13-p11.2 by in situ hybridization. Bu et al. (1992) isolated a cDNA corresponding to the GAD2 gene from a human brain cDNA library. The deduced 585-amino acid protein has a molecular mass of 65 kD. GAD65 is target of autoantibodies in people who later develop type 1 diabetes mellitus or latent autoimmune diabetes. UniProt Number: Q05329, Gene ID: GAD2, Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin). Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Handling: Store at -20?C for one year. After reconstitution, store at 4?C for one month. Can also be aliquoted and stored frozen at -20?C for long term., Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.