This gene is a member of the protocadherin alpha gene
cluster, one of three related gene clusters tandemly linked on
chromosome five that demonstrate an unusual genomic organization
similar to that of B-cell and T-cell receptor gene clusters. The
alpha gene cluster is composed of 15 cadherin superfamily genes
related to the mouse CNR genes and consists of 13 highly similar
and 2 more distantly related coding sequences. The tandem array of
15 N-terminal exons, or variable exons, are followed by downstream
C-terminal exons, or constant exons, which are shared by all genes
in the cluster. The large, uninterrupted N-terminal exons each
encode six cadherin ectodomains while the C-terminal exons encode
the cytoplasmic domain. These neural cadherin-like cell adhesion
proteins are integral plasma membrane proteins that most likely
play a critical role in the establishment and function of specific
cell-cell connections in the brain. Alternative splicing has been
observed and additional variants have been suggested but their
full-length nature has yet to be determined.1) Wu, Q., et al. Genome Res. 11(3):389-404(2001)
Immunogen
This PCDHA4 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 761-790 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human PCDHA4.
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.