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All listed services and products are For Research Use Only. Do Not use in any diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

Background

ATPase Na+/K+ transporting subunit alpha 1 (ATP1A1) is a multi-pass plasma membrane catalytic pump subunit encoded by ATP1A1 gene, ubiquitously expressed across somatic cell lineages, localized exclusively to outer cell membrane bilayers. Distinct from other P-type ATPase paralogs, ATP1A1 forms heteromeric complexes with beta subunits to mediate ATP-dependent counter-transport of cytoplasmic sodium and extracellular potassium ions, maintaining resting membrane potential and supporting ion-coupled nutrient co-transport cascades. Under steady physiological conditions, basal ATP1A1 catalytic turnover sustains balanced transmembrane cation gradients without depolarization risk. Upon cellular activation or nutrient uptake stimulation, sustained ATP hydrolysis by ATP1A1 replenishes ion gradients to sustain secondary transport and electrical signaling programs. Unlike housekeeping ion pumps with universal cation balancing roles, ATP1A1 carries tissue-wide baseline ion homeostasis functions that cannot be fully replaced by other alpha isoforms, linking ATP catalytic activity to membrane potential-dependent signaling pathways. Loss of functional ATP1A1 collapses sodium-potassium gradients and disrupts nutrient uptake, while enhanced pump activity stabilizes resting cell electrical status, establishing ATP1A1 as a core research target for P-type ATPase biology and ion modulator screening.

ATP1A1 executes ATP-dependent cation transport function embedded within plasma membrane lipid bilayers, utilizing conserved cytoplasmic ATP-binding and ion-translocating transmembrane helices to power alternating sodium export and potassium import cycles. Conserved ion-binding pocket geometry separates its cation substrate spectrum from calcium or proton ATPase paralogs distributed across organelle membranes. ATP1A1-mediated cation gradient formation bridges cellular energy metabolism and secondary co-transport systems, balancing transmembrane electrical potential relative to cellular metabolic activity. ATP1A1 participates in nutrient absorption, volume regulation and membrane potential-dependent signal transmission. Deficient ATP1A1 catalytic activity disrupts transmembrane ion gradients and impairs coupled substrate uptake capacity. Therefore, ATP1A1 represents a pivotal research target for P-type pump study and ion balance regulatory compound screening.

Fig. 1 Comparative schematic of oncogenic Ca²⁺signal activation in wild-type and ATP1A1-mutant tumor cells. (OA Literature)Fig. 1 Mutant ATP1A1 potentiates Src-Ca²⁺ signaling and promotes tumor cell proliferation upon cardiotonic steroid stimulation.1

ATP1A1 Protein Function: Core Roles in ATP-Driven Cation Counter-Transport and Membrane Potential Tuning

The biological functions of ATP1A1 are focused on ATP hydrolysis, sodium-potassium gradient generation and cellular electrical balance control:

  • ATP-Dependent Cation Pumping: Catalyzes ATP hydrolysis to drive sodium efflux and potassium influx across plasma membranes.
  • Resting Membrane Potential Maintenance: Sustains stable transmembrane electrical gradients under basal metabolism.
  • Coupled Nutrient Transport Support: Generates sodium gradients required for secondary substrate co-transport systems.
  • Cellular Homeostatic Modulation: Regulates cell volume and signal responsiveness via gradient strength adjustment.
  • Disease Relevance: ATP1A1 loss disrupts ion balance and nutrient uptake, while intact pump activity stabilizes resting cellular electrical status.

ATP1A1 Protein Product

Creative Biolabs offers high-quality ATP1A1 proteins through optimized expression systems. These products retain native ATP hydrolytic cation transport biological activity, suitable for pump interaction assays and ion modulator screening. All ATP1A1 proteins undergo strict quality control to ensure consistent performance and reliable application across diverse research platforms.

ATP1A1 Protein Product

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ATP1A1 Stable Cell Line Product

Creative Biolabs provides custom-engineered ATP1A1 stable cell lines, including overexpression and blank control models. These cell lines are optimized for P-type pump expression profiling and cation gradient functional analysis. Each cell line undergoes stringent validation to ensure stable expression profiles and consistent functional performance in diverse experimental contexts.

ATP1A1 Stable Cell Line Product

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ATP1A1 Recombinant Antibody Product

High-specificity recombinant antibodies targeting ATP1A1 are developed via advanced antibody engineering technologies, with no cross-reactivity with other P-type ATPase alpha subunits. These antibodies are validated for plasma membrane localization detection and multi-tissue pump expression profiling, and can be combined with beta subunit detection reagents to analyze complete Na+/K+ ATPase heteromeric complexes in somatic cell models.

ATP1A1 Recombinant Antibody Product

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Product Features

  • Native ATP Hydrolysis & Cation Transport Activity: Preserves intact pump catalytic capacity for ion gradient research.
  • ATP1A1 Isoform Specificity: Eliminates non-specific cross-recognition of other P-type ATPase catalytic subunits.
  • Cell Physiology Compatibility: Optimized reagent series for membrane potential and ion transport screening workflows.
  • Comprehensive Customization Support: Facilitates end-to-end development of customized proteins, antibodies and stable cell lines to address P-type pump research demands.

Custom ATP1A1 Research Services

Beyond catalog products, Creative Biolabs offers specialized custom services for ATP1A1 research:

  • Custom ATP1A1 Protein Production: Tailored expression of mutant and tagged ATP1A1 constructs for pump subunit interaction analysis.
  • Custom Antibody Development: Generation of ATP1A1-specific antibodies for plasma membrane immunostaining in somatic cell populations.
  • Stable Cell Line Engineering: Construction of ATP1A1-modified cell models for cation gradient signaling research.
  • Functional Assay Development: Custom design of ATP hydrolysis and transmembrane ion transport detection workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What is the primary function of ATP1A1?

    ATP1A1 is the catalytic alpha subunit of plasma membrane Na+/K+ ATPase that hydrolyzes ATP to generate transmembrane sodium-potassium ion gradients.

  2. Why is ATP1A1 a significant research target?

    ATP1A1 acts as a critical link between cellular energy metabolism and transmembrane ion homeostasis, governing membrane potential and nutrient co-transport.

  3. Are Creative Biolabs' ATP1A1 products suitable for clinical use?

    No, all ATP1A1 products and services are strictly for research use only, not intended for clinical diagnosis or treatment.

  4. What types of ATP1A1 products does Creative Biolabs offer?

    Offerings include full-length ATP1A1 pump subunits, isoform-specific detection antibodies and custom stable cell lines for ion transport research.

  5. How are ATP1A1 proteins validated for activity?

    ATP1A1 proteins are validated via ATP hydrolytic cation transport functional testing.

Reference
  1. Kobuke, Kazuhiro, et al. "ATP1A1 mutant in aldosterone-producing adenoma leads to cell proliferation." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22.20 (2021): 10981. Under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222010981
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