Abcam, ab15098, Anti-Claudin 1 antibody

Size: 500µL / 1mL
Anti-Claudin 1 antibody (ab15098) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Claudin 1 in Western Blot, IHC-P, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human . - Over 230 publications - Trusted since 2004
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Claudin 1 antibody (ab15098) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human samples.
What is the molecular weight of Claudin 1?
Anti-Claudin 1 (ab15098) specifically detects a band for Claudin 1 (UniProt: O95832) at a molecular weight of 23kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Claudin 1 (ab15098) was first used in a scientific publication in 2004 and has been cited over 230 times in peer-reviewed journals.
Reviewed by scientists
Anti-Claudin 1 (ab15098) has over 20 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.6Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
Claudin 1 also known as CLDN1 is a protein that plays a fundamental role in the formation of tight junctions in the epithelial cells. This claudin protein has a molecular weight of approximately 22 kDa. You can find it expressed in various tissues including the skin liver kidney and lungs. Claudin 1 belongs to the claudin family which consists of transmembrane proteins involved in sealing the space between adjacent cells therefore ensuring tissue integrity.
Biological function summary
This claudin protein contributes to establishing and maintaining the barrier function that controls paracellular transport which is the movement of substances between cells. Claudin 1 participates as a critical component of the tight junction complex and it interacts with other proteins such as occludin and zonula occludens. These interactions contribute to the regulation and maintenance of cell polarity and signaling.
Pathways
Claudin 1 is involved in the epithelial cell signaling pathways that influence cellular proliferation and differentiation. One significant pathway is the Wnt signaling pathway where claudin 1 cooperates with other claudins and proteins like Β-catenin to regulate gene transcription. Additionally it is implicated in the MAPK pathway which involves signaling cascades that affect cell growth division and response to external stress.
Claudin 1 shows a strong association with cancers particularly hepatocellular carcinoma and melanoma. In these conditions changes in claudin 1 expression levels can affect tumor progression and metastasis. It also associates with other proteins like E-cadherin impacting cell adhesion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in cancerous cells. Moreover abnormalities in claudin 1 expression relate to skin disorders such as ichthyosis which is marked by a dysfunction in the skin barrier.