Anti-Bestrophin-1 Antibody, clone E6-6 ZooMAb® Mouse Monoclonal

Description

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• Specificity: Clone E6-6 is a ZooMAb® mouse recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Bestrophin-1. It targets an epitope within 18 amino acids from the C-terminal region.
• Immunogen: KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 18 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human Bestrophin-1.
• Application: Quality Control TestingEvaluated by Western Blotting in Human retina tissue lysate.Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution of this antibody detected Bestrophin-1 in Human retina tissue lysate.Tested ApplicationsWestern Blotting Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Bestrophin-1 in Mouse and Rabbit Retina tissue lysates.Immunofluorescence Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Bestrophin-1 in human retina tissue sections.Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Bestrophin-1 in human retina tissue sections.Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user
• Target description: Bestrophin-1 (UniProt: O76090; also known as TU15B, Vitelliform macular dystrophy protein 2) is encoded by the BEST1 (also known as VMD2) gene (Gene ID: 7439) in human. Bestrophin-1 is a multi-pass, homopentameric membrane protein that contains three cytoplasmic domains, three extracellular domains, and four transmembrane domains. It is predominantly expressed in the basolateral membrane of the retinal pigment epithelium. However, its expression has also been reported in cortical and hippocampal astrocytes and in cerebellar Bergmann glia and lamellar astrocytes. It serves as a calcium-activated anion channel and its calcium-binding clasp consists of the acidic cluster of amino acids Glu300, Asp301, Asp302, Asp303, and Asp4304). Under physiological conditions, Bestrophin-1 is also involved in glutamate and GABA release from astrocytes to modulate neuronal excitability, synaptic transmission, and synaptic plasticity. Mutations in BEST1 gene have been linked to various macular dystrophies and retinitis pigmentosa that is characterized by retinal pigment deposits and primary loss of photoreceptor cells followed by secondary loss of cone photoreceptors. This ZooMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Oh, S-J., et al. (2017). Exp. Neurobiol. 26(3); 113-121).
• Physical form: Purified recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS, 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL.
• Reconstitution: 300 μg/mL after reconstitution at 25 μL per vial. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
• Storage and Stability: Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.
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