Abcam, ab132481, Recombinant Human VDAC1/Porin protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human VDAC1/Porin protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 283 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P21796,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Product details:
Protein concentration is above or equal to 0.05 mg/ml.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
VDAC1 also known as Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel 1 or Porin is a channel protein with a mass around 31 kDa. It is located in the outer mitochondrial membrane and is express widely in various tissues. This protein forms a channel that allows the transport of metabolites and ions playing an important role in regulating energy and metabolic exchange between the mitochondria and the rest of the cell. Scientists often study it as a significant focus in cellular bioenergetics and apoptosis research.
Biological function summary
VDAC1 acts as a pore-forming unit within the mitochondrial membrane allowing for the passage of small hydrophilic molecules. It is not part of a larger complex but works closely with other proteins to maintain mitochondrial function. VDAC1 regulates the entry and exit of proteins and ions essential for mitochondrial homeostasis and cellular energy production. By controlling the exchange of inorganic phosphate adenine nucleotides and Ca2+ VDAC1 influences both mitochondrial and cellular metabolism.
Pathways
VDAC1 is involved in apoptosis and energy production pathways. It associates with proteins such as the Bcl-2 family in the apoptosis pathway influencing cell survival and programmed cell death. In energy production VDAC1 works in conjunction with the adenine nucleotide translocase facilitating ATP and ADP exchanges that are critical for maintaining cellular energy levels.
VDAC1 has a connection to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Upregulation or dysfunction of VDAC1 is observed in various cancers where it affects mitochondrial apoptosis regulation linked often with Bcl-2 anti-apoptotic proteins. In neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s alterations in VDAC1 expression and function can disrupt mitochondrial permeability. This interaction can result in disturbed neuronal energy metabolism often associated with amyloid precursor protein and its derivatives.