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SERT Antibody / Serotonin Reuptake Transporter Antibody recognizes the Serotonin Transporter (SERT), also known as Solute Carrier Family 6 Member 4 (SLC6A4), a membrane-associated transporter responsible for the reuptake of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) from the synaptic cleft. SERT belongs to the sodium- and chloride-dependent neurotransmitter transporter family and serves as the principal mechanism for terminating serotonergic signaling following neurotransmitter release. By regulating extracellular serotonin concentrations, SERT plays a critical role in maintaining neurotransmitter homeostasis, synaptic transmission, and neural circuit function. Because of its central role in serotonergic signaling, SERT is one of the most extensively studied proteins in neuroscience and neuropharmacology.
SERT is predominantly expressed on presynaptic serotonergic neurons, where it mediates transporter-dependent uptake of serotonin for intracellular recycling and subsequent neurotransmitter release. Through control of serotonin availability, SERT influences numerous physiological processes including mood regulation, cognition, sleep, appetite, stress responses, and emotional behavior. The transporter serves as the primary molecular target of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and several other classes of neuroactive compounds, making it an important focus of both basic and translational neuroscience research.
Beyond its role in neurotransmitter regulation, SERT contributes to nervous system development and neural circuit formation. Serotonin signaling participates in neuronal differentiation, axonal guidance, synaptogenesis, and developmental patterning of the central nervous system. Consequently, researchers frequently evaluate SERT expression when investigating neurodevelopment, synaptic plasticity, behavioral regulation, and mechanisms governing neuronal communication. Altered serotonin transporter activity has been associated with numerous neurological and psychiatric disorders, further emphasizing its importance as a biological and clinical research target.
SERT expression has also been examined in peripheral tissues where serotonin signaling contributes to physiological regulation beyond the nervous system. Studies have identified roles for serotonin transport in gastrointestinal function, cardiovascular biology, immune responses, and endocrine regulation. These findings have expanded interest in SERT beyond traditional neuroscience applications and highlighted the broad physiological significance of serotonergic signaling pathways throughout the body.
At NSJ Bioreagents, we provide highly validated antibodies for neuroscience, neuropharmacology, developmental biology, and neurotransmitter signaling research. SERT Antibody / Serotonin Reuptake Transporter Antibody is useful for investigating serotonergic pathways, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitter homeostasis, neural development, and neurobiological disease mechanisms. Continued research into SERT is expanding our understanding of serotonin-dependent signaling networks and their roles in nervous system function, behavior, and human health.
SERT regulates serotonin reuptake and neurotransmitter homeostasis, making it an important target within our Neuroscience Antibodies collection.
Optimal dilution of the SERT Antibody / Serotonin Reuptake Transporter Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids DDTRHSIPATTTTLVAELHQGERETWGKK of human SLC6A4/SERT were used as the immunogen for the SERT antibody.
After reconstitution, the SERT antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Serotonin Transporter Antibody, SLC6A4 Antibody, 5-HT Transporter Antibody, 5-HTT Antibody, Serotonin Reuptake Transporter Antibody, Monoamine Transporter Antibody
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