Molecular weight (DA)
26kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
CLD14 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
Tight junctions represent one mode of cell-to-cell adhesion in epithelial or endothelial cell sheets, forming continuous seals around cells and serving as a physical barrier to prevent solutes and water from passing freely through the paracellular space. These junctions are comprised of sets of continuous networking strands in the outwardly facing cytoplasmic leaflet, with complementary grooves in the inwardly facing extracytoplasmic leaflet. The protein encoded by this gene, a member of the claudin family, is an integral membrane protein and a component of tight junction strands. The encoded protein also binds specifically to the WW domain of Yes-associated protein. Defects in this gene are the cause of an autosomal recessive form of nonsyndromic sensorineural deafness. It is also reported that four synonymous variants in this gene are associated with kidney stones and reduced bone mineral density. Several
Function
disease:Defects in CLDN14 are the cause of non-syndromic sensorineural deafness autosomal recessive type 29 (DFNB29) [MIM:605608]. DFNB29 is a form of sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural deafness results from damage to the neural receptors of the inner ear, the nerve pathways to the brain, or the area of the brain that receives sound information.,function:Plays a major role in tight junction-specific obliteration of the intercellular space, through calcium-independent cell-adhesion activity.,similarity:Belongs to the claudin family.,tissue specificity:Liver, kidney. Also found in ear.,
Gene Name
CLDN14 UNQ777/PRO1571
Fields
>>Cell adhesion molecules;>>Tight junction;>>Leukocyte transendothelial migration;>>Pathogenic Escherichia coli infection;>>Hepatitis C
Human protein sequence Database
O95500
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9Z0S3
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Cell junction, tight junction. Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Tissue expression
Liver, kidney. Also found in ear.