Synthetic peptide derived from the C-terminus of mouse
MaxLight(TM) 490 is a new Blue-Green photostable dye conjugate comparable to DyLight(TM)488, Alexa Fluor(TM)488 and offers better labeling efficiency, brighter imaging and increased immunodetection. Absorbance (491nm), Emission (515nm), Extinction Coefficient 73,000. Gap junctions are transmembrane channels that serve to directly link neighboring cells by mediating the exchange of lowmolecular weight metabolites, ions, and second messengers. Gap junctions are formed by the interaction of connexons or hemichannels on adjacent cells. The connexon itself is composed of a hexameric assembly of proteins referred to as connexins. Connexins are highly homologous proteins encoded by a multigene family. The connexins exhibit similar structural features which include a cytoplasmic amino terminal region, four transmembrane domains, two extracellular loops, and a carboxy-terminal cytoplasmic tail of varying length(1,2) Modulation of gap junction communication can be achieved by multiple mechanisms and can occur very rapidly or over a period of several hours. These mechanisms include alterations in transcription, translation, stability, posttranslational processing (especially phosphorylation), gating, and insertion or removal from the plasma membrane(3). Interestingly, reduction or alterations in the levels or types of connexin expressed in a given cell type has been found to correlate with tumor progression and metastasis(3,4). Applications: Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, Western Blotting, Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Immunofluorescence: 10ug/ml Western Blotting: 1-3ug/ml Immunohistochemistry: 10ug/ml Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Store product at 4C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: MaxLight(TM)490 conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.
Clonality:
Monoclonal
Clone Designation:
[5F9A9]
Isotype:
IgG2a
Purity:
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Form:
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservatives added. Labeled with MaxLight(TM)490.
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