Connexin 43/GJA1 antibody

Catalog No. ABIN265368

This anti-Connexin 43/GJA1 antibody is a Rabbit Polyclonal antibody detecting Connexin 43/GJA1 in WB, IF, IHC (p) and EIA. Suitable for Human, Rat and Mouse.

Quick Overview for Connexin 43/GJA1 antibody (ABIN265368)

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

Reactivity: Human, Rat, Mouse

Host: Rabbit

Clonality: Polyclonal

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

Application: Western Blotting (WB), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p)), Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Product Details anti-Connexin 43/GJA1 Antibody

Specificity: This antibody detects endogenous levels of GJA1 / Cx43 protein(region surrounding Ser369).

Cross-Reactivity (Details): Species reactivity (expected):Mouse and Rat.
Species reactivity (tested):Human.

Purification: Affinity chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Application Details

Application Notes: ELISA: 1/10000approx. 1/20000. Western Blot: 1/500approx. 1/1000. Immunohistochemistry: 1/50approx. 1/200.
Other applications not tested.
Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Concentration: 1.0 mg/mL

Buffer: Phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.2., 0.05 % 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.

Handling Advice: Avoid Repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Storage: 4 °C/-20 °C

Storage Comment: Store the antibody at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.

Target Details for Connexin 43/GJA1

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

Alternative Name: GJA1 / Cx43

Background: Connexin 43 (Cx43) 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. Clusters of these channels assemble to make gap junctions. Gap junction communication is important in development and regulation of cell growth. Phosphorylation of Cx43 is important in regulating assembly and function of gap junctions. Ser368 of Cx43 is phosphorylated by protein kinase C (PKC) after activation by phorbol esters, which decreases cell-to-cell communication. Src can interact with and phosphorylate Cx43 to alter gap junction communication.Synonyms: Connexin-43, GJAL, Gap junction 43 kDa heart protein, Gap junction alpha-1 protein

Molecular Weight: approx. 43 kDa

Gene ID: 2697

NCBI Accession: NP_000156

UniProt: P17302

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