Potassium channel activated by both membrane depolarization or increase in cytosolic Ca(2+) that mediates export of K(+) . It is also activated by the concentration of cytosolic Mg(2+). Its activation dampens the excitatory events that elevate the cytosolic Ca(2+) concentration and/or depolarize the cell membrane. It therefore contributes to repolarization of the membrane potential. Plays a key role in controlling excitability in a number of systems, such as regulation of the contraction of smooth muscle, the tuning of hair cells in the cochlea, regulation of transmitter release, and innate immunity. In smooth muscles, its activation by high level of Ca(2+), caused by ryanodine receptors in the sarcoplasmic reticulum, regulates the membrane potential. In cochlea cells, its number and kinetic properties partly determine the characteristic frequency of each hair cell and thereby helps to establish a tonotopic map. Kinetics of KCNMA1 channels are determined by alternative splicing, phosphorylation status and its combination with modulating beta subunits. Highly sensitive to both iberiotoxin (IbTx) and charybdotoxin (CTX). Possibly induces sleep when activated by melatonin and through melatonin receptor MTNR1A-dependent dissociation of G-beta and G-gamma subunits, leading to increased sensitivity to Ca(2+) and reduced synaptic transmission . .; [Isoform 5]: Potassium channel activated by both membrane depolarization or increase in cytosolic Ca(2+) that mediates export of K(+). .

Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit alpha-1 (BK channel) (BKCA alpha) (Calcium-activated potassium channel, subfamily M subunit alpha-1) (K(VCA)alpha) (KCa1.1) (Maxi K channel) (MaxiK) (Slo-alpha) (Slo1) (Slowpoke homolog) (Slo homolog) (hSlo),KCNMA1 KCNMA SLO

Q12791,Q08460,Q62976

3778/16531/83731

Human,Mouse,Rat

WB,IHC,IF,ICC,ELISA

WB 1:500-2000
IHC 1:50-300
IF 1:50-200
ICC 1:50-200
ELISA 1:40000

MaxiKα Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of MaxiKα protein.

137kDa

Rabbit

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human MaxiKalpha. AA range:721-770

Polyclonal

Rabbit,IgG

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% New type preservative N.

1 mg/ml

Store at -20℃. Stable for 12 months from date of receipt.