Thermo Fisher Scientific Connexin 46 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

Human

Published species

Not Applicable

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / Ig

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide from 2d cytoplasmic domain of human Connexin-46 (CX46, CXA3) 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: Connexin-46.

Target Information

Connexin 46 (Cx46), also known as Gap Junction Protein Alpha-3 (GJA3), CAE3, CX46 and C2P3, maps to human chromosome 13q11-q12 and encodes a 46 kDa protein. Cx46, along with Cx50, is principally expressed in the lens of the eye. Cx46 mediates intercellular interactions during development and is necessary for the survival of neural crest cells. Cx46 forms gap junctions that connect lens fiber cells and are crucial for maintaining lens transparency and normal lens function. Mutations of Cx46 result in severe cataracts of the lens. Individual knockouts of Cx46 and Cx50 lead to changes in the rate of lens fiber cell differentiation and cell size, thus the interaction of Cx46 and Cx50 is required for proper organization of fiber cells.

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