CACNA1A Human shRNA Plasmid Kit (Locus ID 773)

CAT#: TL305681

CACNA1A - Human, 4 unique 29mer shRNA constructs in lentiviral GFP vector, 5µg of each construct provided

Specifications

Product Data

• Locus ID: 773
• Synonyms: APCA; BI; CACNL1A4; CAV2.1; DEE42; EA2; EIEE42; FHM; HPCA; MHP; MHP1; SCA6
• Vector: pGFP-C-shLenti
• E. coli Selection: Chloramphenicol (34 ug/ml)
• Mammalian Cell Selection: Puromycin
• Format: Lentiviral plasmids
• Kit Components: CACNA1A - Human, 4 unique 29mer shRNA constructs in lentiviral GFP vector(Gene ID = 773). 5µg purified plasmid DNA per construct
  29-mer scrambled shRNA cassette in pGFP-C-shLenti Vector, TR30021, included for free.
• RefSeq: NM_000068, NM_001127221, NM_001127222, NM_001174080, NM_023035, NM_000068.1, NM_000068.2, NM_000068.3, NM_023035.1, NM_023035.2, NM_001127221.1, NM_001127222.1, NM_001174080.1, BC028611, NM_001127222.2, NM_001174080.2, NM_023035.3, NM_001127221.2, NM_000068.4
• UniProt ID: O00555
• Summary: Voltage-dependent calcium channels mediate the entry of calcium ions into excitable cells, and are also involved in a variety of calcium-dependent processes, including muscle contraction, hormone or neurotransmitter release, and gene expression. Calcium channels are multisubunit complexes composed of alpha-1, beta, alpha-2/delta, and gamma subunits. The channel activity is directed by the pore-forming alpha-1 subunit, whereas, the others act as auxiliary subunits regulating this activity. The distinctive properties of the calcium channel types are related primarily to the expression of a variety of alpha-1 isoforms, alpha-1A, B, C, D, E, and S. This gene encodes the alpha-1A subunit, which is predominantly expressed in neuronal tissue. Mutations in this gene are associated with 2 neurologic disorders, familial hemiplegic migraine and episodic ataxia 2. This gene also exhibits polymorphic variation due to (CAG)n-repeats. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. In one set of transcript variants, the (CAG)n-repeats occur in the 3' UTR, and are not associated with any disease. But in another set of variants, an insertion extends the coding region to include the (CAG)n-repeats which encode a polyglutamine tract. Expansion of the (CAG)n-repeats from the normal 4-18 to 21-33 in the coding region is associated with spinocerebellar ataxia 6. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]
• shRNA Design: These shRNA constructs were designed against multiple splice variants at this gene locus. To be certain that your variant of interest is targeted, please contact techsupport@origene.com. If you need a special design or shRNA sequence, please utilize our custom shRNA service.
• Performance Guaranteed: OriGene guarantees that the sequences in the shRNA expression cassettes are verified to correspond to the target gene with 100% identity. One of the four constructs at minimum are guaranteed to produce 70% or more gene expression knock-down provided a minimum transfection efficiency of 80% is achieved. Western Blot data is recommended over qPCR to evaluate the silencing effect of the shRNA constructs 72 hrs post transfection. To properly assess knockdown, the gene expression level from the included scramble control vector must be used in comparison with the target-specific shRNA transfected samples.
  
  For non-conforming shRNA, requests for replacement product must be made within ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the shRNA kit. To arrange for a free replacement with newly designed constructs, please contact Technical Services at techsupport@origene.com. Please provide your data indicating the transfection efficiency and measurement of gene expression knockdown compared to the scrambled shRNA control (Western Blot data preferred).