Connexin 50, CT (Gap Junction alpha-8 Protein, GJA8, Connexin-50, Cx50, Lens Fiber Protein MP70) (Biotin)

GJA8 is a an integral membrane protein that belongs to the connexin family, alpha-type (group II) subfamily. One gap junction consists of a cluster of closely packed pairs of transmembrane channels, the connexons, through which materials of low MW diffuse from one cell to a neighboring cell. A connexon is composed of a hexamer of connexins. This particular connexin only forms junctional channels. GJA8 is expressed in the eye lens, and defects in GJA8 are the cause of zonular pulverulent cataract type 1 (CZP1), a form of autosomal dominant congenital cataract. \n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nELISA: 1:1,000\nWestern Blot: 1:100-1:500\nImmunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:100\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 6 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

C7859-05D-Biotin

Size

200ul

Applications

ELISA, IHC, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse

Conjugates

Biotin

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. Contains ~0.09% sodium azide. Conjugated to Biotin.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Shiels, A., et al., Am. J. Hum. Genet. 62(3):526-532 (1998). 2. Church, R.L., et al., Curr. Eye Res. 14(10):979-981 (1995). 3. Church, R.L., et al., Curr. Eye Res. 14(3):215-221 (1995).

Additional Info

Recognizes human GJA8. Species Crossreactivity: mouse.