Alpha Diagnostic International, Inc. Rat Aquaporin 8 (AQP8) Control/blocking peptide # 2 AQP82-P

Rat Aquaporin 8 (AQP8) Control/blocking peptide # 2 General Information AQP8 (263 aa; 28 kDa) is also found in liver, colon and salivary glands. AQP8 is expressed in all stages of spermatogenesis. Unlike other AQP, AQP8 has unusually long N-terminus and a short C-terminus. AQP families of proteins are predicted to contain SugApplications Control or blocking peptides are recommended for ELISA plate coating for direct ELISA testing of antibodies or competitive ELISA, and antibody blocking or neutralization. SpeciesReactivity Rat Form Antigen/blocking Peptide Antigen 16-aa peptide from rat AQP8 (protein accession #P56405, refs 1) Designation (AQP81-P, control/blocking peptide); Epitope location~ C-terminal, Cytoplasmic domain SpCrossreactivity The 16 AA rAQP81 peptide was found unique to AQP8 with 93% homology to mouse and 81% to human. Antibody cross-reactivity in various species is not known. Control peptide, because of its low mol. Wt (<3 kDa), is not suitable for Western. It should be used for ELISA or antibody blocking experiments (use 5-10 ug control peptide per 1 ug of aff pure IgG or 1 ul antiserum) to confirm antibody specificity For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.