Molecular weight (DA)
28kD
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human GJC3. AA range:151-200
Specificity
Connexin 31.3 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of Connexin 31.3 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: 1/40000. 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 a gap junction protein. The encoded protein, also known as a connexin, plays a role in formation of gap junctions, which provide direct connections between neighboring cells. Mutations in this gene have been reported to be associated with nonsyndromic hearing loss.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010],
Function
function:One gap junction consists of a cluster of closely packed pairs of transmembrane channels, the connexons, through which materials of low MW diffuse from one cell to a neighboring cell.,similarity:Belongs to the connexin family. Gamma-type subfamily.,subunit:A connexon is composed of a hexamer of connexins.,tissue specificity:CNS specific. Expression is restricted to brain, spinal cord, and sciatic nerve. According to PubMed:12881038 expression is abundant in skeletal muscle, liver, and heart, and to a minor degree in pancreas and kidney.,
Protein name
Gap junction gamma-3 protein
Abbreviation
Connexin 31.3
Other name
GJC3; GJE1; Gap junction gamma-3 protein; Connexin-30.2; Cx30.2; Connexin-31.3; Cx31.3; Gap junction epsilon-1 protein
Human protein sequence Database
Q8NFK1
Mouse protein sequence database
Q921C1
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Cell junction, gap junction .
Tissue expression
CNS specific. Expression is restricted to brain, spinal cord, and sciatic nerve. According to PubMed:12881038, expression is abundant in skeletal muscle, liver, and heart, and to a minor degree in pancreas and kidney.