Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit alpha-1 also known as KCa1.1, or BK channel for short, is a voltage gated potassium channel encoded by the KCNMA1 gene and characterized by their large conductance of potassium ions (K+) through cell membranes.
This gene is located on 10q22.3.
BK channels are activated (opened) by changes in membrane electrical potential and/or by increases in concentration of intracellular calcium ion (Ca2+).
It is essential for the regulation of several key physiological processes including smooth muscle tone and neuronal excitability.
BK channels also contribute to the behavioral effects of ethanol in the worm C.
elegans under high concentrations (>100mM, or ~0.50% BAC).
It remains to be determined if BK channels contribute to intoxication in humans.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 0.1-0.5ug/ml, the detection limit is ~0.25ng/lane under reducing conditions
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 0.5-1ug/ml, boiling the paraffin sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 20 mins is required for the staining of formalin/paraffin sections
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C.
Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C.
Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
仕様
Size:100ug
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, 5% BSA, 0.05% sodium azide. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile dH2O.
Specificity:Recognizes human KCNMA1. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Recombinant protein corresponding to human KCNMA1 expressed in E. coli. (Position: K124-Q467). Species sequence homology: mouse and rat (99%)