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| Alternative Names | CX47, Gap Junction Gamma-2 Protein, Gap Junction Alpha-12 Protein, GJA12, Connexin-46.6 |
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Overview
Anti-Connexin-47 (GJC2) Antibody is an antibody targeting CX47, Gap Junction Gamma-2 Protein, Gap Junction Alpha-12 Protein, GJA12, Connexin-46.6 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CX47, Gap Junction Gamma-2 Protein, Gap Junction Alpha-12 Protein, GJA12, Connexin-46.6 (also reported as CX47, Gap Junction Gamma-2 Protein, Gap Junction Alpha-12 Protein, GJA12, Connexin-46.6).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular loop..
- Homology note: Mouse, human - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
- Conjugate/format: Unconjugated (may affect detection channel and background).
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Connexin-47 (Cx47) is a gap junction (GJ) protein expressed in the Central nervous system.It belongs to the connexins family of transmembrane proteins. Proteins that belong to this family form intercellular membrane channels that allow diffusional movement of ions, metabolites, and signaling molecules. The family members are composed of four transmembrane segments, an unstructured C and N cytoplasmic termini, a cytoplasmic loop and two extra-cellular loops1.Connexins oligomerize among the family members to form different structures and Cx47 was shown to form gap junction channels together with Cx43.These voltage gated channels exhibit ionic and chemical rectification, which creates a directional diffusion barrier for the movement of ions and negatively charged molecules from cells expressing Cx47 to those with Cx431.The channel mediates an intercellular communication between oligodendrocytes and between astrocytes.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-CC222.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-CC222; Negative control: BLP-CC222.
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