CD81 Polyclonal Antibody

Background:
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein that is known to complex with integrins. This protein appears to promote muscle cell fusion and support myotube maintenance. Also it may be involved in signal transduction. This gene is localized in the tumor-suppressor gene region and thus it is a candidate gene for malignancies. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Research Area: Cancer, Immunology, Microbiology

Synonyms:
CD81, CVID6, S5.7, TAPA1, TSPAN28

Immunogen: A synthetic peptide of human CD81 (NP_004347.1).

Swissprot: P60033
Gene ID: 975

Calculated MW: 25 kDa
Observed MW: 22 kDa

Purification Method: Affinity purification

Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3

Concentration: 1 mg/mL
Dilution: "WB 1:500-1:1000 IHC 1:50-1:200"

Storage:
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.