Bestrophin-1 (Best1) is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BEST1 gene. This gene encodes a member of the bestrophin gene family. This small gene family is characterized by proteins with a highly conserved N-terminus with four to six transmembrane domains. Bestrophins may form chloride ion channels or may regulate voltage-gated L-type calcium-ion channels. Bestrophins are generally believed to form calcium-activated chloride-ion channels in epithelial cells but they have also been shown to be highly permeable to bicarbonate ion transport in retinal tissue. Mutations in this gene are responsible for juvenile-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy (VMD2), also known as Best macular dystrophy, in addition to adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy (AVMD) and other retinopathies. Alternative splicing results in multiple variants encoding distinct isoforms.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids RFIYRLALTEEQQLMFEKLTLYCD were used as the immunogen for the Bestrophin 1 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cell membrane
Antigen
Bestrophin 1
Uniprot
O76090
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the Bestrophin 1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, FACS
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells