Gap junction beta-1 protein (GJB1), also known as connexin 32 (Cx32), is a transmembrane protein that in humans is encoded by the GJB1 gene. Gap junction beta-1 protein is a member of the gap junction connexin family of proteins that regulates and controls the transfer of communication signals across cell membranes, primarily in the liver and peripheral nervous system. Connexins are membrane-spanning proteins that assemble to form gap junction channels that facilitate the transfer of ions and small molecules between cells. For a general discussion of connexin proteins, see GJB2. In Schwann cells, GJB1 also forms channels that facilitate transfers between layers of the myelin. In melanocytic cells GJB1 gene expression may be regulated by MITF.
Background References
1. Wu S et al. Connexin 32 deficiency protects the liver against ischemia/reperfusion injury. Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 Jun
2. Ugur D et al. Connexin 32 overexpression increases proliferation, reduces gap junctional intercellular communication, motility and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in Hs578T breast cancer cells. J Cell Commun Signal. 2022 Sep
Western blot analysis of Connexin 32 / GJB1 on different lysates with Rabbit anti-Connexin 32 / GJB1 antibody (HA722869) at 1/1,000 dilution.
Lane 1: MCF7 cell lysate (20 µg/Lane) Lane 2: 293T cell lysate (20 µg/Lane) Lane 3: Human lung tissue lysate (40 µg/Lane) Lane 4: Human liver tissue lysate (40 µg/Lane)
Predicted band size: 32 kDa Observed band size: 26 kDa
Exposure time: 10 seconds; ECL: K1801;
4-20% SDS-PAGE gel.
Proteins were transferred to a PVDF membrane and blocked with 5% NFDM/TBST for 1 hour at room temperature. The primary antibody (HA722869) at 1/1,000 dilution was used in 5% NFDM/TBST at 4℃ overnight. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG - HRP Secondary Antibody (HA1001) at 1/50,000 dilution was used for 1 hour at room temperature.
☑ Relative expression (RE)
Western blot analysis of Connexin 32 / GJB1 on different lysates with Rabbit anti-Connexin 32 / GJB1 antibody (HA722869) at 1/2,000 dilution.
Lane 1: Mouse liver tissue lysate Lane 2: Mouse spleen tissue lysate (negative) Lane 3: Rat liver tissue lysate Lane 4: Rat spleen tissue lysate (negative)
Lysates/proteins at 40 µg/Lane.
Predicted band size: 32 kDa Observed band size: 48 kDa
Exposure time: 1 minute 46 seconds; ECL: K1802;
4-20% SDS-PAGE gel.
Proteins were transferred to a PVDF membrane and blocked with 5% NFDM/TBST for 1 hour at room temperature. The primary antibody (HA722869) at 1/2,000 dilution was used in 5% NFDM/TBST at 4℃ overnight. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG - HRP Secondary Antibody (HA1001) at 1/50,000 dilution was used for 1 hour at room temperature.
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