Gap junction alpha-8 protein, Connexin-50, Cx50, Lens fiber protein MP70, GJA8
Product description
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.1) Shiels, A., et al., Am. J. Hum. Genet. 62(3):526-532 (1998).
Immunogen
This Connexin 50 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 99-130 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human Connexin 50.
Western blot analysis of anti-GJA8 Antibody in HepG2 cell line lysates (35ug/lane)
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.