Contactin-2 (CNTN2, TAG-1)

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SKU:: 351790
Application:: WB
Purity:: Purified
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Rabbit
Immunogen:: Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Val375 of human Contactin-2. Species sequence homology: human
Clone:: D4M7G
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in 10mM sodium HEPES, pH 7.5, 0.1mg/ml BSA, 150mM sodium chloride, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Extra Details:: Myelinated axons contain un-myelinated gaps called nodes of Ranvier. These regularly spaced gaps are critical for the proper propagation and rapid conduction of nerve impulses in the central and peripheral nervous system (1). The structure and organization of the nodes of Ranvier is dictated by interaction between the axon and glial cells (2). Voltage-gated sodium channels concentrated at the nodes and potassium channels clustered at the paranodes are responsible for propagation of the action potentials (3,4). Other proteins that contribute to the architecture and function of the nodes of Ranvier include BIV spectrin (5), ankyrin-G (6), and the L1 cell adhesion molecules, neurofascin and NrCAM (7,8). Contactin-2 (CNTN2, TAG-1) is a glycosyl-phosphatidyl-inositol-anchored cell adhesion protein that is expressed at the juxtaparanodal region of the nodes of Ranvier by oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells, and axons (9,10). Contactin-2 plays an important role in the proper organization of the juxtaparanodes through interaction with Caspr2 and the recruitment of the Kv1.1 and Kv1.2 potassium channel subunits (11). Research studies indicate that contactin-2 is a substrate of B-secretase 1 (12,13). A deletion mutation in the corresponding CNTN2 gene results in familial adult myoclonic epilepsy-5, which is characterized by seizures, involuntary myoclonic muscle twitches, and mild intellectual disability (14). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in 5% nonfat dry milk, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight. 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. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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