Calnexin-Ct (CANX) Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

Background Info: Detects ~90kDa.

Scientific Background: Calnexin, an abundant ~90kDa integral protein of the endoplasmic reticulum, is also referred to as IP90, p88 and p90 (1). It consists of a large 50kDa N-terminal calcium-binding luminal domain, a single transmembrane helix and a short acidic cytoplasmic tail (2, 3). Unlike its ER counterparts which have a KDEL sequence on their C-terminus to ensure ER retention (4), calnexin has positively charged cytosolic residues that do the same thing (3). Most ER proteins act as molecular chaperones and participate in the proper folding of polypeptides and their assembly into multi-subunit proteins. Calnexin together with calreticulin, plays a key role in glycoprotein folding and its control within the ER, by interacting with folding intermediates via their mono-glycosylated glycans (5, 6). Calnexin has also been shown to associate with the major histocompatibility complex class I heavy chains, partial complexes of the T cell receptor and B cell membrane immunoglobulin (7).

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Small volumes of anti-CANX antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS806206 is an antibody targeting CANX. Also known as Calnexin-CT Antibody: Biotin. Reactive in Human, Monkey, Mouse, Rat, Bovine, Chicken (weak), Dog, Guinea pig, Hamster, Pig, Quail, Rabbit, Sheep, Drosophila (weak), Xenopus (weak). Host: Rabbit.