Thermo Fisher Scientific Bestrophin 1 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:300-1:2,000

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

1:300-1:2,000

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Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse

Published species

Not Applicable

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / Ig

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide from internal region of mouse Bestrophin 1 conjugated to an immunogenic carrier protein was used as the antigen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

Conc. Not Determined

Storage buffer

whole serum

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for added stability.

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Reconstitute in 100 µL of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.

Specificity of this antibody: Bestrophin 1.

Target Information

The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid represent a differentiated system of the eye that sustains normal retinal health and function. Best vitelliform macular dystrophy, known as Best disease, is an early-onset autosomal dominant condition in which accumulation of lipofuscin-like material within and beneath the RPE leads to progressive loss of central vision. The lipofuscin-like material in the macular area appears as a yellow mass like the yolk of an egg that later becomes darker and irregular in color, a process known as scrambling the egg. Best disease is frequently a reflection of mutations in the Bestrophin gene, which encodes a protein containing four putative transmembrane domains and localizes to the basolateral plasma membrane of RPE cells. Human Bestrophin forms oligomeric chloride channels that are sensitive to intracellular calcium. Missense mutations at the Bestrophin locus reduces or abolishes Bestrophin protein mediated membrane current. The human Bestrophin gene encodes a 585 amino acid protein.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.