Connexin 43 (Gap junction alpha-1 protein, Cx43, Connexin43, Connexin-43, Gap junction 43kD heart protein, GJA1)

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 1kD. The junctions exist in almost all vertebrate and non-vertebrates cells. It is believed that gap junctions play an important role for intercellular communications and affect growth and differentiation of cells. Absence of intercellular communication mediated by gap junctions may lead to transformed or cancerous growth. 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 MW, Cx26-50. Hydropathy analyses of Cx sequences predicts 4 transmembrane domains: 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.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nELISA: 1:64,000\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

C7857-01F

Size

100ug

Applications

WB

Hosts

Goat

Reactivities

Rat

Form

Supplied as a liquid in Tris saline, 0.02% sodium azide, pH7.3, 0.5% BSA.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. de la Parra DR, Zenteno JC. A new GJA1 (connexin 43) mutation causing oculodentodigital dysplasia associated to uncommon features. Ophthalmic Genet. 2007 Dec;28(4):198-202.

Additional Info

Recognizes rat GJA1. Sequence Homology: human, canine, porcine.