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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human GJA4 recombinant protein (Position: H95-R148) was used as the immunogen for the GJA4 antibody. |
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Overview
GJA4 Antibody / Gap junction alpha 4 is a anti-GJA4 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as ELISA, Western blot (WB), Flow cytometry (FACS) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GJA4
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): ELISA, WB, FACS
Biological background
GJA4 is encoded by the GJA4 gene on human chromosome 1p35.1. The protein is approximately 333 amino acids long and contains four transmembrane helices, two extracellular loops, and cytoplasmic N- and C-terminal domains. GJA4 assembles into hexameric connexons that dock with connexons of neighboring cells, forming gap junction channels that permit electrical and chemical coupling.
The GJA4 antibody detects a 37 kilodalton band by western blot and shows punctate membrane staining consistent with gap junction plaques under immunofluorescence. GJA4 is abundantly expressed in vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells, where it mediates synchronized contraction and vascular tone regulation. In ovarian follicles and the placenta, GJA4 facilitates cell communication critical for follicular development and embryonic exchange.
Mutations in GJA4 disrupt gap junction communication, contributing to vascular dysfunction and reproductive disorders. Altered GJA4 expression has been observed in atherosclerosis, hypertension, and tumor angiogenesis. Its expression pattern varies with hormonal and mechanical stimuli, reflecting its responsiveness to physiological cues controlling vascular integrity.
GJA4 channels are regulated by phosphorylation, pH, and redox state, allowing dynamic modulation of intercellular connectivity. Because gap junctions coordinate tissue-level responses, GJA4 represents a vital component of multicellular signaling networks.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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