Connexin 37, Polyclonal Antibody

Anti -Connexin 37 (CX37, Gap Junction Alpha 4 Protein, CXA-4)

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.10 (35258599..35261348). Location: 1p35.1

Polyclonal

IgG

Rabbit

Mouse immunogenic peptide sequence is specific for Cx37. No significant homology is seen with other Connexin. Species Sequence Homology: 93% and 87% sequence homology with the rat and human Cx37, respectively (3). The mouse peptide sequence also shows substantial homology (68%) with Xenopus Cx41 protein.

Serum
Serum

Supplied as a liquid, 0.05% sodium azide, 40% glycerol.

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. For long-term storage, store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degree 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.

Small volumes of anti-GJA4 antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

Gap junctions are composed of transmembrane channels that link the cytoplasm of neighboring cells. They differ from other membrane channels since they exist between two cells. Gap junctions are relatively non-specific and allow passive diffusion of small molecules up to 1000 Dalton. The junctions exist in almost all vertebrate and non-vertebrates cells. It is believed that gap junction play an important for intercellular communications and affect growth and differentiation of cells. Absence of intercellular communication mediated by gap junction may lead to transformed or cancerous growth. Gap junctional channel is composed of a hemichannel (connexon) in the cell membrane of one cell joined in mirror symmetry with a connexon in the opposing cell. Each connexon is an oligomer of six protein subunits that define the axial aqueous pore. Molecular cloning studies have identified a family of at least 12 highly related Connexins that are designated according to mol. wt, Cx26-50. Hydropathy analyses of Cx sequences predicts 4 transmembrane domains, 2 extracellular (EC), and 3 cytoplasmic (CP) domains. The EC, TM, and N-terminal CP domains are well conserved among family members, while Central and C-terminal domains are highly variable in both sequence and size. The N and C-termini are predicted to be cytoplasmic.

Antibodies; Abs to Connexin, Junction Proteins

ELISA (EL/EIA), Western Blot (WB)

Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot.
Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000-1:5000
ELISA: 1:100K using 50-100ng control peptide/well.

37,414 Da[Similar Products]

gap junction protein, alpha 4, 37kDa

gap junction alpha-4 protein; connexin 37; connexin-37; OTTHUMP00000004181; OTTHUMP00000004182

Gap junction alpha-4 protein

CXA4_HUMAN

This gene encodes a member of the connexin gene family. The encoded protein is a component of gap junctions, which are composed of arrays of intercellular channels that provide a route for the diffusion of low molecular weight materials from cell to cell. Mutations in this gene have been associated with atherosclerosis and a higher risk of myocardial infarction. [provided by RefSeq]

GJA4: 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. Belongs to the connexin family. Alpha-type (group II) subfamily.

Protein type: Cell adhesion; Membrane protein, integral; Membrane protein, multi-pass

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p35.1

Cellular Component: connexon complex; integral to plasma membrane; gap junction

Molecular Function: protein binding

Biological Process: blood vessel development; intercellular junction assembly; cell-cell signaling; transport; calcium ion transport; response to pain

All of MyBioSource's Products are for scientific laboratory research purposes and are not for diagnostic, therapeutics, prophylactic or in vivo use. Through your purchase, you expressly represent and warrant to MyBioSource that you will properly test and use any Products purchased from MyBioSource in accordance with industry standards. MyBioSource and its authorized distributors reserve the right to refuse to process any order where we reasonably believe that the intended use will fall outside of our acceptable guidelines.

While every efforts were made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this datasheet, MyBioSource will not be liable for any omissions or errors contained herein. MyBioSource reserves the right to make changes to this datasheet at any time without prior notice.

It is the responsibility of the customer to report product performance issues to MyBioSource within 30 days of receipt of the product. Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for more information.