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| Alternative names | Gap junction alpha-3 protein;Connexin-46;Cx46;GJA3; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human GJA3, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by four amino acids. |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody recognizes gap junction alpha-3 protein (gene GJA3) in human, mouse and rat samples and is validated for Western blot. The predicted molecular weight is 47.4 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 55 kDa.
Connexin 46 (GJA3) is a gap junction protein expressed in lens fiber cells. Paired hemichannels from neighboring cells form channels that let ions and small molecules pass directly between cells, which helps keep the lens transparent, so it is studied in lens physiology and cataract research.
| Target | Gap junction alpha-3 protein (gene GJA3; UniProt Q9Y6H8, human) |
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| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 4 mg trehalose; 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4; 0.05 mg NaN3 |
| Calculated MW | 47.4 kDa |
| Observed MW | 55 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL (Human, Mouse, Rat) |
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Samples with a confirmed band (WB): rat cardiac muscle tissue, rat kidney tissue, human placenta tissue, NIH3T3 cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient SDS-PAGE, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 0.5 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:5000, ECL detection.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide from the N-terminal region of human GJA3. It differs from the mouse and rat sequences at four residues.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human, mouse and rat. UniProt places gap junction alpha-3 protein in the cell membrane and cell junction. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
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