Nephrin Antibody
Product   Nephrin Antibody
Cat#   100-11-79A
Unit/Weight   100 μg
Unit Price   $311.00
Species Reactivity   H, M, R
Tested Application(s)   E, WB, IHC
Brief Description   Kidney glomerulus-specific cell adhesion receptor
Specific Description   Nephrin is strongly expressed in renal glomeruli and is a member of the immunoglobulin family of cell adhesion molecules. Mutations in the Nephrin gene result in congenital nephrotic syndrome, an autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by massive proteinuria in utero and nephrosis at birth. Renal glomeruli allow normal kidneys to filter plasma so that it is very pure. Nephrin is expressed in the podocyte slit-diaphragm of the renal glomeruli in a manner that suggests that Nephrin molecules homodimerize in an anti-parallel fashion similar to cadherin interactions in adherens junctions. Thus, Nephrin may constitute the entire extracellular structure of the slit-diaphragm. Despite its predicted molecular weight, Nephrin often migrates at a lower than expected size in SDS-PAGE.
Storage   Nephrin antibody can be stored at 4°C, stable for one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.