Code
OSB00058W
$240USD
ID Tag
Rb1637-211110-WS
Immunogen
A synthetic peptide from internal region of mouse Bestrophin 1 conjugated to an immunogenic carrier protein was used as the antigen.
Accession
Also known
TU15B, Vitelliform macular dystrophy protein 2, BEST1, VMD2
Target
FUNCTION: Forms calcium-sensitive chloride channels. Highly permeable to bicarbonate.
Subcellular location: Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Basolateral cell membrane
Tissue specificity: Predominantly expressed in the basolateral membrane of the retinal pigment epithelium.
Defects in BEST1 are the cause of vitelliform macular dystrophy type 2 (VMD2)
also known as Best macular dystrophy (BMD). VMD2 is an autosomal dominant form of macular degeneration that usually begins in childhood or adolescence. VMD2 is characterized by typical 'egg-yolk' macular lesions due to abnormal accumulation of lipofuscin within and beneath the retinal pigment epithelium cells. Progression of the disease leads to destruction of the retinal pigment epithelium and vision loss.
Defects in BEST1 are the cause of retinitis pigmentosa type 50 (RP50).
Defects in BEST1 are a cause of adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy (AVMD).
Defects in BEST1 are the cause of bestrophinopathy autosomal recessive (ARB).
Defects in BEST1 are the cause of vitreoretinochoroidopathy autosomal dominant (ADVIRC).
Storage
Maintain the lyophilised/reconstituted antibodies frozen at -20°C for long term storage and refrigerated at 2-8°C for a shorter term. When reconstituting, glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability. Avoid freeze and thaw cycles.
Expiry Date
12 months after reconstitution
Shipping
This item will be shipped to you at ambient temperature in a lyophilised form.
References
1. Kraemer F, et al. Cytogenet. Genome Res. 105:107-114(2004)
2. Petrukhin K, et al. Nat. Genet. 19:241-247(1998)
Limitation
For research use only
Code
OSB00058W
$240USD
Unit size
100 µl
Conjugate
Unconjugated antibody
Host
NZ white rabbit
Purity
Whole serum
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
Polyclonal, whole serum
Applications
IHC, WB (confirmed by recombinant protein). A dilution of 1 : 300 to 1 : 2000 is recommended. The optimal dilution should be determined by the end user. Not yet tested in other applications.
Specificity
Specific for Bestrophin 1.
Spcs X-react.
Mouse. Other species not yet tested.
Format
Lyophilised
Reconstitution
Reconstitute in 100 µl of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.