Connexin 26 (CX26, Gap Junction Beta 2 Protein, CXB-2) (Not for Export EU)
Product Sizes
100ul
£704.00
C7853-05A-100UL
About this Product
- SKU:
- C7853-05A
- Clonality:
- Polyclonal
- 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. Comparison of the aa 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. 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. Mouse connexin 26 is a 226aa gap junction protein with a predicted molecular weight of ~26kD. It is prominently expressed in liver. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: ELISA: 1:100,000 in 50-100ng C7853-15 Connexin 26, Mouse, Control Peptide/well. Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
- Host:
- Rabbit
- Immunogen:
- Synthetic peptide corresponding to 19aa near the C-terminal, 2nd cytoplasmic domain of the mouse Cx26. Species sequence homology: rat-100%, monkey- 94%, human- 89%, sheep- 8%
- Isotype:
- IgG
- Physical State:
- Supplied as a liquid in 0.09% sodium azide.
- Purity:
- Serum
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice
- Specificity:
- Recognizes mouse Connexin 26.
- Source:
- mouse
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Type:
- Antibodies:Polyclonal Antibody
