Molecular weight (DA)
33kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from TWIK-2 . at AA range: 240-320
Specificity
TWIK-2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of TWIK-2 protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. ELISA: 1/5000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes one of the members of the superfamily of potassium channel proteins containing two pore-forming P domains. This channel protein, considered an open rectifier, is widely expressed. It is stimulated by arachidonic acid, and inhibited by internal acidification and volatile anaesthetics. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
function:Exhibits outward rectification in a physiological K(+) gradient and mild inward rectification in symmetrical K(+) conditions.,miscellaneous:Inhibited by internal acidification and, to a small degree, by zinc. Not inhibited by quinine, quinidine or barium.,similarity:Belongs to the two pore domain potassium channel (TC 1.A.1.8) family.,subunit:Homodimer .,tissue specificity:Widespread expression, detected in all tissues tested except for skeletal muscle. Strongest expression in placenta, pancreas, heart, colon and spleen, lower levels detected in peripheral blood leukocytes, lung, liver, kidney and thymus. Lowest expression detected in brain.,
Protein name
Potassium channel subfamily K member 6
Other name
KCNK6; TOSS; TWIK2; Potassium channel subfamily K member 6; Inward rectifying potassium channel protein TWIK-2; TWIK-originated similarity sequence
Human protein sequence Database
Q9Y257
Mouse protein sequence database
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein .
Tissue expression
Widespread expression, detected in all tissues tested except for skeletal muscle. Strongest expression in placenta, pancreas, heart, colon and spleen, lower levels detected in peripheral blood leukocytes, lung, liver, kidney and thymus. Lowest expression detected in brain.