This gene encodes a voltage-dependent anion channel protein that is a major component of the outer mitochondrial membrane. The encoded protein facilitates the exchange of metabolites and ions across the outer mitochondrial membrane and may regulate mitochondrial functions. This protein also forms channels in the plasma membrane and may be involved in transmembrane electron transport. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Multiple pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosomes 1, 2 3, 6, 9, 12, X and Y.
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Cellular Localization
Mitochondrion Outer Membrane
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
VDAC1, also named as VDAC, Porin 31HM, Porin 31HL and Plasmalemmal porin, belongs to the eukaryotic mitochondrial porin family. It adopts an open conformation at low or zero membrane potential and a closed conformation at potentials above 30-40 mV, to form a channel through the mitochondrial outer membrane and also the plasma membrane. Unlike other membrane transport proteins, porins are large enough to allow passive diffusion. It is a 31kd membrane protein conserved in chimpanzee, dog, cow, mouse, rat, chicken, and zebrafish.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
voltage-dependent anion channel 1
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
Refer to figures
Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Regulatory
RUO
Subcellular Location
Mitochondrion outer membrane
Synonyms
HVDAC1, Plasmalemmal porin, Porin, PORIN 31 HL, Porin 31HL, Porin 31HM, VDAC, VDAC 1, VDAC1
Uniprot
P21796
Gene Id
7416
Research Area
Signal Transduction, Cancer, Metabolism
Weight
31kDa
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)