Key Specifications Table
| Species Reactivity | Key Applications | Host | Format | Antibody Type |
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| R, M, H | WB, IH(P), EM, ICC, IP | M | Purified | Monoclonal Antibody |
| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | MABT902 |
| Description | Anti-Connexin 43 Antibody, clone P2C4 |
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| Background Information | Gap junction alpha-1 protein (UniProt: P08050; also known as Connexin-43, CX43, Gap junction 43 kDa heart protein) is encoded by the Gja1 (also known as Cxn-43) gene (Gene ID: 24392) in rat. The gap junction channels are dodecamers of transmembrane proteins of the connexin family. Connexins usually have a short half-life ( 1.5 5 h) and this short half-life is a key element of coupling regulation as it allows very dynamic and acute changes in gap junction regulation and gap junctional communication. In cardiomyocytes three types of connexins have been identified: Connexin 40, 43, and 45. Each of these connexins form channels with unique and specific electrophysiological properties. Connexin-43 is a multi-pass membrane protein and is the most ubiquitous connexin with widespread tissue expression pattern. Connexin-43 can be phosphorylated at multiple sites and phosphorylation is shown to regulate the kinetics of its trafficking, assembly, gating and turnover in a cell-cycle-stage specific manner. Phosphorylation at Ser325, Ser328 and Ser330 by casein kinase I is reported to modulate gap junction assembly while phosphorylation of Ser368 by protein kinase C gamma isoform leads to disassembly of gap junction plaques and inhibition of gap junction activity. During myocardial ischemia connexin-43 is shown to become dephosphorylated that allows gap junctions to be opened and convey the propagation of ischemia injury. In bladder smooth muscle cells, connexin-43 displays a circadian cycle with low levels during the sleep phase. |
| Product Information | |
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| Format | Purified |
| Presentation | Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG2a in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide. |
| Quality Level | MQ100 |
| Applications | |
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| Application | Anti-Connexin 43 Antibody, clone P2C4, Cat. No. MABT902, is a mouse monoclonal antibody that targets Connexin-43 and is tested for use in Electron Microscopy, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Immunoprecipitation, and Western Blotting. |
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| Application Notes | Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Connexin 43 in rat heart tissue. Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot detected Connexin 43 in Immunoprecipitation applications (Solan, J.L., et. al. (2003). J Cell Sci. 116(Pt 11):2203-11). Electron Microscopy Analysis: A representative lot detected Connexin 43 in Electron Microscopy applications (Sosinsky, G.E., et. al. (2007). Biochem J. 408(3):375-85). Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Connexin 43 in Immunocytochemistry applications (Sosinsky, G.E., et. al. (2007). Biochem J. 408(3):375-85). Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Connexin 43 in Western Blotting applications (Sosinsky, G.E., et. al. (2007). Biochem J. 408(3):375-85). |
| Biological Information | |
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| Immunogen | KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 23 amino acids from the C-terminal region of rat connexin 43. |
| Clone | P2C4 |
| Concentration | Please refer to lot specific datasheet. |
| Host | Mouse |
| Specificity | Clone P2C4 detects Connexin 43 in human heart. It targets an epitope within 23 amino acids from the C-terminal region. It primarily binds to the non-phosphorylated isoform around Ser364/365. |
| Isotype | IgG2aκ |
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| Species Reactivity Note | Human, Mouse, Rat. Predicted to react with Hamster, Canine, Rabbit, Bovine, Porcine, Guinea Pig, Rhesus Macaque based on 100% sequence homology. |
| Antibody Type | Monoclonal Antibody |
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| Purification Method | Protein G purified |
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| Molecular Weight | 43.03 kDa calculated. |
| Product Usage Statements | |
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| Quality Assurance | Evaluated by Immunohistochemistry in human heart tissue. Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Connexin 43 in human heart tissue. |
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| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage Conditions | Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt. |
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| Material Size | 100 μg |