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  AAV Human SNCA 3xmiR/GFP Plasmid
    
                    
  
    DNA Plasmids
                
  Viral transgene plasmid used in the AAV Human SNCA 3xmiR/GFP viral vector available through Charles River Labs (see viral vector section). This plasmid is available to non-profit groups only. RRID:Addgene_194247
              
      
      
  Progranulin Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against human progranulin. Developed for use in immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry and immunoprecipitation applications. This antibody development project is part of the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) Initiative. Anticipated Availability: Q4 2027
              
      
      
  EIF2AK1 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against human/mouse EIF2AK1. Developed for use in immunoblotting and immunocytochemistry applications. Anticipated Availability: Q4 2027
              
      
      
  Alpha-Synuclein O-GlcNAc T72 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody specific to human and mouse alpha-synuclein when modified with O-GlcNAc at Threonine 72 (O-GlcNAc T72 aSyn). Developed for use in immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, and ELISA applications. This antibody development project is part of the MJFF Targets to Therapies (T2T) Initiative. Anticipated Availability: Q4 2027 
              
      
      
  AAK1 pS623 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal phosphospecific antibody directed against Serine 623 of AAK1. This antibody failed validation and will not be made available. 
              
      
      
  ITPKB Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against human ITPKB. Developed for use in immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, and immunoprecipitation applications. This antibody development project is part of the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) Initiative. Anticipated Availability: Q4 2027
              
      
      
  LRRK2 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against human/mouse LRRK2. Developed for use in immunocytochemistry applications. Anticipated Availability: Q4 2027
              
      
      
  CLN3 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against human CLN3. Developed for use in immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, and immunoprecipitation applications. This antibody development project is part of the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) Initiative. Anticipated Availability: Q4 2027
              
      
      
  TOMM20 Ubiquitinated at K56/61 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against the K56/61-ubiquitinated TOMM20. This antibody failed development as it lacked sensitivity to detect endogenous ubiquitinated TOMM20. 
              
      
      
  Ubiquitinated-K266 VDAC1 Antibody
    
                    
  
    Antibody
                
  Monoclonal antibody directed against ubiquitinated-K266 VDAC1. This antibody failed development due to a lack of sensitivity.  
              
      
      
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    "We have shown, thanks in part to MJFF, that researchers now have in their pantry the right ‘ingredients’, to... help to drive forward PD drug development.”
    
        
      
  Heather Melrose, PhD
      
  Mayo Clinic