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| Alternative Names | Gap junction beta-1 protein; Connexin-32; Cx32; GAP junction 28 kDa liver protein; GJB1; CX32 |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Connexin 32/GJB1, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of GJB1 in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Connexin 32/GJB1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01050. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Connexin 32/GJB1, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 32 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
gap junction protein, beta 1, 32kDa. Gap junction beta-1 protein (GJB1), also known as connexin 32 (Cx32) is a transmembrane protein that in humans is encoded by the GJB1 gene. This gene encodes a member of the gap junction protein family. The gap junction proteins are membrane-spanning proteins that assemble to form gap junction channels that facilitate the transfer of ions and small molecules between cells. According to sequence similarities at the nucleotide and amino acid levels, the gap junction proteins are divided into two categories, alpha and beta. Mutations in this gene cause X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited peripheral neuropathy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. Functional note: 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. Reported localization: Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cell junction, gap junction.
Research relevance and current trends
- Neuroscience: Researchers commonly examine how GJB1 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neurotransmission: Researchers commonly examine how GJB1 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Receptors / Channels: Researchers commonly examine how GJB1 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative GJB1 levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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