GJA1 Mouse Antibody [Clone ID: M496]

Specifications

Product Data
Clone Name	M496
Applications	ICC, WB
Recommend Dilution	WB: 1:1000 ICC: 1:100
Reactivity	Human, Rat, Mouse, Chicken
Host	Mouse
Immunogen	Clone M496 was generated from a peptide fragment in the C-terminal region of human connexin-43. This sequence is highly conserved in mouse and rat connexin-43.
Specificity	The antibody detects a 43 kDa* protein corresponding to the apparent molecular mass of connexin-43 on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of mouse brain. The antibody is also useful for immunofluorescent labeling of gap junctions in cells.
Formulation	PBS + 1 mg/ml BSA, 0.05% NaN3 and 50% glycerol
Concentration	lot specific
Purification	Antigen Affinity Purified
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage Condition	Storage at -20°C is recommended, as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to presence of 50% glycerol. Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.
Predicted Protein Size	43
Database Link	UniProt ID P17302
Background	Connexin-43 (Cx43, CXA1, Gap Junction α1) is a member of the large family of gap junction proteins. Connexins assemble as a hexamer and are transported to the plasma membrane to create a hemichannel that can associate with hemichannels on nearby cells to create cell-to-cell channels that cluster together to form gap junctions. Gap junction communication is critical for cell to cell communication during development and regulation of cell growth. Phosphorylation of connexin-43 is important in regulating both the assembly and the function of gap junctions. PKC phosphorylates Ser-368 in connexin-43 after activation of cells with phorbol esters. This phosphorylation event decreases cell-to-cell communication. In addition, the tyrosine kinase, c-Src, can interact with and phosphorylate Tyr-265 in connexin-43 leading to inhibition of gap junction communication. Thus, connexin-43 phosphorylation may be an important mode for regulating gap junctional communication.
Note	Protein G purified tissue culture supernatant.
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