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C7857

Connexin 43 (Cx43, Gap Junction Alpha 1 Protein, CxA-1)

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£825.00

SKU:
C7857
Purity:
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography
Storage Conditions:
-20°C
Supplier:
United States Biological
Host:
Mouse
Immunogen:
Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa252-270 at the C-terminal of the mouse connexin 43 sequence. Species Sequence Homology: bovine.
Clone:
2Q250 (4E6.2)
Format:
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.6, 0.09% sodium azide
Extra Details:
Mouse connexin 43 is a 382 amino acid gap junction protein with a predicted MW ~43kD. It is prominently expressed in heart. Gap junctions are composed of transmembrane channels that link the cytoplasm of neighboring cells. They differ from other membrane channels since they exist between two cells. Gap junctions are relatively non-specific and allow passive diffusion of small molecules up to 1000 Daltons. The junctions exist in almost all vertebrate and non-vertebrate cells. It is believed that gap junction play an important for intercellular communications and affect growth and differentiation of cells. Gap junctional channel is composed of a hemichannel (connexon) in the cell membrane of one cell joined in mirror symmetry with a connexon in the opposing cell. Each connexon is an oligomer of six protein subunits that define the axial aqueous pore. Molecular cloning studies have identified a family of at least 12 highly related Connexins that are designated according to mol. wt, Cx26-50. Hydropathy analyses of Cx sequences predicts 4 transmembrane, 2 extracellular (EC), and 3 cytoplasmic (CP) domains. The EC, TM, and N-terminal CP domains are well conserved among family members, while Central and C-terminal domains are highly variable in both sequence and size. The N and C-termini are predicted to be cytoplasmic. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry and ELISA. Other applications have not been tested. Recommended Dilutions: Western Blot: 1:1000 using 10ug of rat brain lysates Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-1:250 Immunohistochemistry (Frozen): 1:50-1:250 using keratinocytes of the middle and upper epidermal layers of frozen human skin tissue and mouse keratinocytes and rat heart Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Control Peptide: C7857-04 Positive Control: Mouse brain tissue lysate 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.
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