Connexin 43/GJA1 antibody (Internal Region)

Catalog No. ABIN1048662

Product Details anti-Connexin 43/GJA1 Antibody

Target: Connexin 43/GJA1 (GJA1) (Gap Junction Protein, alpha 1, 43kDa (GJA1))

Binding Specificity: Internal Region

Reactivity: Human, Chicken

Host: Rabbit

Clonality: Polyclonal

Conjugate: This Connexin 43/GJA1 antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p))

Brand: IHC-plus™

Specificity: Human GJA1 / Connexin 43. BLAST analysis of the peptide immunogen showed no homology with other human proteins.

Predicted Reactivity: Percent identity with other species by BLAST analysis: Human, Chimpanzee, Gorilla, Turkey, Zebra finch, Chicken, Platypus (100%) Orangutan, Gibbon, Monkey, Marmoset, Mouse, Rat, Hamster, Elephant, Panda, Bovine, Dog, Bat, Horse, Rabbit, Pig, Opossum, Lizard, Xenopus (93%) Galago, Guinea pig (87%).

Purification: Immunoaffinity purified

Immunogen: Synthetic 15 amino acid peptide from internal region of human GJA1 / Connexin 43. Percent identity with other species by BLAST analysis: Human, Chimpanzee, Gorilla, Turkey, Zebra finch, Chicken, Platypus (100%), Orangutan, Gibbon, Monkey, Marmoset, Mouse, Rat, Hamster, Elephant, Panda, Bovine, Dog, Bat, Horse, Rabbit, Pig, Opossum, Lizard, Xenopus (93%), Galago, Guinea pig (87%).

Type of Immunogen: Synthetic peptide

Application Details

Application Notes: Approved: IHC, IHC-P (2.5 - 5 μg/mL)

Comment:

Target Species of Antibody: Human

Assay Procedure:

The IHC-pro Immunohistochemistry Protocol

Tissue Preparation
Formalin fixation and embedding in paraffin wax

Tissue Sectioning
Make 4-µm sections and place on pre-cleaned and charged microscope slides.
Heat in a tissue-drying oven for 45 minutes at 60°C
Deparaffinization
Wash slides in 3 changes of xylene – 5 minutes each at room temperature.

Rehydration
Wash slides in 3 changes of 100% alcohol – 3 minutes each at room temperature.
Wash slides in 2 changes of 95% alcohol – 3 minutes each at room temperature.
Wash slides in 1 change of 80% alcohol – 3 minutes at room temperature.
Rinse slides in gentle running distilled water – 5 minutes at room temperature.

Antigen retrieval
Steam slides in 0.01 M sodium citrate buffer, pH 6.0 at 99-100°C - 20 minutes
Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature in buffer - 20 minutes
Rinse in 1X TBS with Tween (TBST) – 1 minute at room temperature.

Immunostaining
Do not allow tissues to dry at any time during the staining procedure.
Apply a universal protein block – 20 minutes at room temperature.
Drain protein block from slides, apply diluted primary antibody – 45 minutes at room temperature.
Rinse slides in 1X TBST - 1 minute at room temperature.
Apply a biotinylated secondary antibody (specific to the host of the primary antibody) - 30 minutes at room temperature.
Rinse slides 1X TBST – 1 minute at room temperature.
Apply alkaline phosphatase streptavidin – 30 minutes at room temperature.
Rinse slides in 1X TBST - 1 minute at room temperature.
Apply alkaline phosphatase chromogen substrate – 30 minutes at room temperature.
Wash slides in distilled water – 1 minute at room temperature.

Dehydrate
This method should only be used if the chromogen substrate is alcohol insoluble.
Wash slides in 2 changes of 80% alcohol – 1 minute each at room temperature.
Wash slides in 2 changes of 95% alcohol – 1 minute each at room temperature.
Wash slides in 3 changes of 100% alcohol – 1 minute each at room temperature.
Wash slides in 3 changes of xylene – 1 minute each at room temperature.
Apply coverslip

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Liquid

Concentration: Lot specific

Buffer: PBS, less than 0.1 % sodium azide.

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

Storage: 4 °C,-20 °C

Storage Comment: Aliquot and store undiluted at -20°C or below for up to 1 year. Can be stored undiluted at 4°C for up to 1 month. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Expiry Date: 12 months

Target Details for Connexin 43/GJA1

Target: Connexin 43/GJA1 (GJA1) (Gap Junction Protein, alpha 1, 43kDa (GJA1))

Alternative Name: GJA1 / CX43 / Connexin 43 (GJA1 Products)

Synonyms: AVSD3 antibody, CX43 antibody, DFNB38 antibody, GJAL antibody, HLHS1 antibody, HSS antibody, ODDD antibody, Cx43 antibody, AU042049 antibody, AW546267 antibody, Cnx43 antibody, Cx43alpha1 antibody, Gja-1 antibody, Npm1 antibody, connexin43 antibody, cx43a1 antibody, gja1 antibody, zfCx43.3 antibody, connexin 43 antibody, gja1-A antibody, cx43 antibody, gjal antibody, oddd antibody, dfnb38 antibody, gap junction protein alpha 1 antibody, gap junction protein, alpha 1 antibody, connexin 43 antibody, gap junction protein alpha 1 L homeolog antibody, CONNEXIN 43 protein antibody, GJA1 antibody, Gja1 antibody, cx43 antibody, gja1.L antibody, gja1 antibody, CONNEXIN 43 antibody

Background: Name/Gene ID: GJA1
Subfamily: Connexin
Family: Ion Channel

Synonyms: GJA1, Connexin-43, DFNB38, Connexin 43, Gap junction alpha-1 protein, GJAL, HSS, Gap junction protein alpha 1, ODDD, ODD, AVSD3, CX43, HLHS1, ODOD, SDTY3

Gene ID: 2697

Pathways: MAPK Signaling, Myometrial Relaxation and Contraction, Cell-Cell Junction Organization