Abcam, ab210796, Anti-Claudin 4 antibody [EPRR17575]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Anti-Claudin 4 antibody [EPRR17575] (ab210796) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Claudin 4 in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P . Suitable for Human, Mouse . - KO validated for confirmed specificity - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 10 publications
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPRR17575,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse,
Applications:IHC-P, IP, WBSee 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.,
Specificity:The mouse recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Claudin 4 antibody [EPRR17575] (ab210796) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of Claudin 4?
Anti-Claudin 4 [EPRR17575] (ab210796) specifically detects a band for Claudin 4 (UniProt: O14493) at a molecular weight of 22kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Claudin 4 [EPRR17575] (ab210796) was first used in a scientific publication in 2016 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.
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Specificity confirmed
The specificity of Anti-Claudin 4 antibody [EPRR17575] (ab210796) has been confirmed by Western blot testing in CLDN4 Knockout MCF7 cells.
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Patented technology
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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-4 also known as CLDN4 is a protein essential for tight junctions which are critical in maintaining the permeability barrier of epithelial cells. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 22 kDa. Claudin-4 expresses notably in epithelial cells of various tissues including the kidney lung and gastrointestinal tract. In addition to its presence in normal tissues claudin-4 can also exhibit heightened expression in certain cancerous tissues making it a subject of interest in oncology research.
Biological function summary
Claudin-4 plays a significant role in paracellular transport and cell polarity. By assembling into complexes with other claudins and tight junction proteins claudin-4 regulates the selective permeability and homeostasis across cell layers. It functions as a component of tight junction strands contributing to their barrier properties. Interaction with proteins such as occludin and ZO-1 further defines its role in tight junction structure and function.
Pathways
Claudin-4 participates in critical biological processes such as epithelial cell signaling and apoptosis regulation. It interfaces with the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) pathway where claudin-4 expression influences cellular adhesion and motility. Claudin-4 also interacts with related claudin proteins in these pathways contributing to structural arrangement and pathway signaling precision.
Claudin-4 has associations with several types of cancers including pancreatic and ovarian cancer. Its consistent overexpression in these conditions suggests its involvement in tumorigenesis and metastasis. In the context of ovarian cancer claudin-4 may interact with proteins such as mesothelin which plays a role in cell adhesion and tumor progression. Investigating claudin-4's involvement in cancer can provide insights into potential therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers.