ZO-1 (Tight Junction-associated Polypeptide, Zonula Occludens 1)

ZO-1 is a peripheral membrane protein that is associated with tight junctions (zonula occludentes) which are found on the cytoplasmic surface of epithelial and endothelial cell membranes. ZO-1 has a MW of 225kD and is found in two isoforms that differ by the presence or absence of an 80 amino acid region known as 'motif-a'. These two isoforms are the basis for determining two classes of tight junctions. ZO-1 is known to interact with ZO-2. ZO-1 is homologous to dlg, the Drosophila tumor suppressor. Both are members of a putative signal transduction protein family whose members contain a SH3 domain and a domain homologous to the enzyme guanylate kinase.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications have not been tested.\n\nRecommended Dilutions:\nWestern Blot: 0.5-2ug/ml\nImmunoprecipitation: 2-5ug/IP reaction\nImmunohistochemistry (Paraffin/Frozen): 2-5ug/ml. To achieve appropriate staining results on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections, protease pretreatment is required. Use 1-2mg/ml protease and incubate at 37 degrees C for 10 minutes. Other enzyme and HIER pre-treatment methods may not be suitable for this antibody. Frozen sections have been successfully stained after fixation with acetone at 4 degrees C.\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nPositive Controls for Immunoprecipitation:\nCanine MDCK and human Caco-2 cells.\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 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

Z0750-02B

Size

100ug

Applications

ELISA, IHC, IP, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse, Rat, Can, GP

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.1% sodium azide.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

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Additional Info

Recognizes human ZO-1 alpha+ and ZO-1 alpha- isoforms. Reactivity with dlg has not been characterized. No reactivity with PSD-95 or p55 has been observed on Western Blots, but potential reactivity with these proteins has not been fully characterized. Species Crossreactivtiy: mouse, rat, guinea pig, canine. Moderate reactivity with chicken.