Connexin 26 (CX26, Gap Junction Beta 2 Protein, CXB-2)
Product Sizes
100ug
£767.00
C7853-01-100UG
About this Product
- SKU:
- C7853-01
- Application:
- Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence
- translate.label.attr.clone:
- 3G100
- Clonality:
- Monoclonal
- Extra Details:
- Intracellular communication mediated by gap junctions plays an important role in a variety of cellular processes including: homeostasis, morphogenesis, cell differentiation, and growth control. Gap junctions are transmembrane channels that serve to directly link neighboring cells by mediating the exchange of low-molecular weight metabolites, ions, and second messengers. Gap junctions are formed by the interaction of connexons or hemichannels on adjacent cells. The connexon itself is composed of a hexameric assembly of proteins referred to as connexins. Connexins are highly homologous proteins encoded by a multigene family. The connexins exhibit similar structural features which include a cytoplasmic amino terminal region, four transmembrane domains, two extracellular loops, and a carboxyl-terminal cytoplasmic tail of varying length (4,5). Comparison of the amino acid sequences of the various connexin family members indicate that the two areas of greatest divergence amongst the connexin family members are the intracellular loop connecting the second and third transmembrane segments and the carboxy-terminal tail (4,5). These domains are, therefore, thought to mediate connexin-type specific properties including: phosphorylation, responses to gating stimuli, as well as assembly and membrane turnover. Modulation of gap junctional communication can be achieved by multiple mechanisms and can occur very rapidly or over a period of several hours. These mechanisms include alterations in transcription, translation, stability, postranslational processing (especially phosphorylation), gating, and insertion or removal from the plasma membrane. Interestingly, reduction or alterations in the levels or types of connexin expressed in a given cell type has been found to correlate with tumor progression and metastasis (8). Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: ELISA: 0.1-1ug/mL Western Blot: 1-2ug/ml. Reactivity confirmed using extracts from mouse liver, mouse brain and rat brain. Immunohistochemistry: Frozen sections Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
- Host:
- Mouse
- Immunogen:
- Synthetic peptide corresponding to a segment of the cytoplasmic loop of rat Connexin-26.
- Isotype:
- IgG1,k
- Physical State:
- Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.09% sodium azide.
- Purity:
- Purified by affinity chromatography.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice
- Specificity:
- Recognizes rat Connexin-26 at ~26.5kD. Exhibits minimal crossreaction with Cx30 by Western Blot. The degree of crossreaction with Cx30 by IHC is uncertain, but may be influenced by fixation conditions. Species Crossreactivity: mouse, human, bat, C. elegans, and non-human primate.
- Source:
- rat
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Type:
- Antibodies:Monoclonal Antibody
