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| Alternative Names | Gap junction alpha-1 protein;Connexin-43;Cx43;Gap junction 43 kDa heart protein;GJA1;GJAL; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Connexin 43, identical to the related rat and mouse sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-Connexin 43/GJA1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting GJA1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 43 kDa; calculated MW: 43008 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Connexin 43/GJA1 Antibody catalog # PA1026-1. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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
- Target: GJA1 — Gap junction alpha-1 protein
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 43 kDa; Calculated: 43008 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Gap junction protein that acts as a regulator of bladder capacity. A 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. May play a critical role in the physiology of hearing by participating in the recycling of potassium to the cochlear endolymph. Negative regulator of bladder functional capacity: acts by enhancing intercellular electrical and chemical transmission, thus sensitizing bladder muscles to cholinergic neural stimuli and causing them to contract (By similarity). .
Scientific background (datasheet): Connexins 43 (Cx43), also called GAP Junction Protein, alpha-1 (GJA1). Connexin 43 is a member of the connexin gene family which abundantly expressed in the heart and liver and was mapped to 6q21-q23.2. Connexin43, the major protein of gap junctions in the heart, is targeted by several protein kinases that regulate myocardial cell-cell coupling. Mutations in the connexin43 gap-junction gene, which lead to abnormally regulated cell-cell communication, are associated with visceroatrial heterotaxia. Cx43 must also play a critical role in the physiology of hearing, presumably by participating in the recycling of potassium to the cochlear endolymph.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Cell junction, gap junction . Endoplasmic reticulum .
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed in the heart and fetal cochlea. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the connexin family. Alpha-type (group II) subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Atherosclerosis,Cardiovascular,Cell Adhesion,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Signal Transduction,Vascular Inflammation.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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