Crystallins are separated into two classes:
taxon-specific, or enzyme, and ubiquitous. The latter class
constitutes the major proteins of vertebrate eye lens and maintains
the transparency and refractive index of the lens. Since lens
central fiber cells lose their nuclei during development, these
crystallins are made and then retained throughout life, making them
extremely stable proteins. Mammalian lens crystallins are divided
into alpha, beta, and gamma families; beta and gamma crystallins
are also considered as a superfamily. Alpha and beta families are
further divided into acidic and basic groups. Seven protein regions
exist in crystallins: four homologous motifs, a connecting peptide,
and N- and C-terminal extensions. Beta-crystallins, the most
heterogeneous, differ by the presence of the C-terminal extension
(present in the basic group, none in the acidic group).
Beta-crystallins form aggregates of different sizes and are able to
self-associate to form dimers or to form heterodimers with other
beta-crystallins. This gene, a beta basic group member, is part of
a gene cluster with beta-A4, beta-B1, and beta-B2. [provided by
RefSeq].1) Muller, C., et al. Anim. Genet. 39(1):87-88(2008)
Immunogen
This CRYBB3 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 179-207 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human CRYBB3.
Western blot analysis in K562 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.