Background:

The Claudin superfamily consists of many structurally related proteins in humans . These proteins are important structural and functional components of tight junctions in paracellular transport . Claudins are located in both epithelial and endothelial cells in all tight junction-bearing tissues . Three classes of proteins are known to localize to tight junctions, including the Claudins, Occludin and Junction adhesion molecule . Claudins, which consist of four transmembrane domains and two extracellular loops make up tight junction strands . Emerging evidence suggests that the Claudin family of proteins regulates transport through tight junctions via differential discrimination for solute size and charge .Claudin expression is often highly restricted to specfic regions of different tissues and may have an important role in transcellular transport through tight junctions .

Specificity:

Recognizes endogenous levels of Claudin 18 protein.

Alternative names:

Claudin-18

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG1. Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.2% BSA and 0.01% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human Claudin 18. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 27 kDa

Applications:

IHC

Usage:

IHC (1/100 - 1/300)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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