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.[provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide conjugated to KLH
Isotype
IgG
Quantity
100 µl
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
FALSE
Regulatory
RUO
Shipping Condition
Ice Packs
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.02% Sodium Azide
Concentration
100µg/100ul
Description
Specificity: VDAC1 antibody detects endogenous levels of VDAC1 protein. Not tested with other proteinsRelevance: The Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel (VDAC or mitochondrial Porin) is an outer membrane mitochondrial protein. The VDAC protein is thought to form the major pores through which adenine nucleotides cross the outer mitochondrial membrane. VDAC has also been implicated in the formation of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore complex in apoptotic cells. This complex, formed by VDAC, adenine nucleotide translocator (ANT) and cyclophilin D (CypD) is thought to allow the mitochondria to undergo metabolic uncoupling and irreversible morphologic changes that ultimately destroy the mitochondria during apoptosis. At the mRNA level, the tissue distribution of mitochondrial transport proteins appears to be related to the dependence of each tissue on mitochondrial energy production capacity. As a general rule, these are higher in tissues like skeletal muscle and heart; in liver and pancreas expression levels differ with each protein and in placenta, lung, kidney and brain the expression is lower than in the other tissues.
Format
Liquid
Purity
Purified
Storage
This product is stable for several weeks at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.
Storage Condition
-20C
Applications
WB, ELISA
Description
Recommended dilutions Peptide ELISA: 1:20,000 WB: 1/100 - 1/500 Not yet tested in other applications. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user, WB ; ELISA