GLUT 1 (Glucose Transporter 1)

Most mammalian cells transport glucose through a family of membrane proteins known as glucose transporters (Glut or SLC2A family). Molecular cloning of these glucose transporters has identified a family of closely related genes that encodes at least 9 proteins (Glut-1 to Glut-14, MW 40-60kD). Individual members of this family have identical predicted secondary structures with 12 transmembrane domains. Both N and C-termini are predicted to be cytoplasmic. There is a large extracellualr domain between TM1-TM2 and a cytoplasmic domain between TM6-TM7. Most differences in sequence homology exist within the four hydrophilic domains that may play a role in tissue-specific targeting.\n\nGlut isoforms differ in their tissue expression, substrate specificity and kinetic characteristics. Glut-1 mediates glucose transport into red cells, and throughout the blood brain barrier. It is ubiquitously expressed and transport glucose in most cells. \n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nWestern Blot: 1-10ug/ml (ECL). Detects a major band ~42-45kD using Glut-1 positive control from purified rat brain membranes (1). Not recommended to heat the samples prior to loading to prevent Glut protein aggregation.\nELISA: 0.5-1ug/ml. Control peptide can be used to coat ELISA plates at 1ug/ml.\n\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nControl Peptide: G3900-01D\n\nStorage and Stability:\nFor long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

G3900-01C

Size

50ug

Applications

ELISA, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Mouse

Form

Supplied as liquid in PBS, pH 7.5, 0.1% BSA, 0.05% sodium azide, 40% glycerol.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Haspel et al., (1986) J. Biol. Chem. 263, 398-403. 2.

Additional Info

Recognizes mouse Glut-1. No significant sequence homology with other Glut proteins. Species sequence homology: human, rat, rabbit, bovine and porcine (100%); chicken (90%).