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AB14928

Anti-Bestrophin/BEST1 antibody

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(6 Publications)

Rabbit Polyclonal Bestrophin/BEST1 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Rat, Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BEST1 aa 400-500.

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VMD2, BEST1, Bestrophin-1, TU15B, Vitelliform macular dystrophy protein 2

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Rat, Human

Applications

ICC/IF, WB

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human BEST1 aa 400-500. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

O76090

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
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.

Bestrophin also known as BEST1 or VMD2 is a protein that functions as a calcium-activated chloride channel. It plays an important role in the transport of ions across cell membranes. The molecular mass of BEST1 is about 68 kDa. This protein is prominently expressed in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) which is a layer of cells in the eye vital to the function and survival of the photoreceptors. These photoreceptors are responsible for capturing light and initiating vision.
Biological function summary

BEST1 influences the regulation of ionic homeostasis in the eye and contributes to the RPE's maintenance. It acts as part of a chloride channel complex that helps transport chloride ions which is important for fluid absorption and secretion in the retina. There are interactions with calcium ions that activate the channel allowing it to regulate the flow of other ions in response to changes in calcium concentration which is essential for maintaining the ionic balance necessary for proper vision.

Pathways

BEST1 plays significant roles in the visual cycle and ion transport pathways in the retina. It is related to the protein ANO2 another chloride channel although they interact differently with calcium ions. BEST1 influences the fluid regulation within the retina an essential part of the visual cycle pathway. It signals the movement of ions in response to external stimuli maintaining the balance of fluids and ions that reh cells function correctly.

Mutations in the BEST1 gene are connected to Best vitelliform macular dystrophy and adult-onset foveomacular dystrophy. Both disorders lead to retinal degeneration affecting vision. The interaction between BEST1 and other chloride channels like ANO2 suggests possible effects on the severity and progression of these retinal diseases highlighting the need for continued research into therapeutic interventions and the complex network of protein interactions within the retina.

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Target data

Ligand-gated anion channel that allows the movement of anions across cell membranes when activated by calcium (Ca2+) (PubMed : 11904445, PubMed : 12907679, PubMed : 18179881, PubMed : 18400985, PubMed : 19853238, PubMed : 21330666, PubMed : 26200502, PubMed : 26720466, PubMed : 35789156). Allows the movement of chloride and hydrogencarbonate (PubMed : 11904445, PubMed : 12907679, PubMed : 18179881, PubMed : 18400985, PubMed : 19853238, PubMed : 21330666, PubMed : 26200502, PubMed : 26720466, PubMed : 35789156). Found in a partially open conformation leading to significantly smaller chloride movement (PubMed : 35789156). Upon F2R/PAR-1 activation, the sequestered calcium is released into the cytosol of astrocytes, leading to the (Ca2+)-dependent release of L-glutamate into the synaptic cleft that targets the neuronal postsynaptic GRIN2A/NMDAR receptor resulting in the synaptic plasticity regulation (By similarity). Upon activation of the norepinephrine-alpha-1 adrenergic receptor signaling pathway, transports as well D-serine than L-glutamate in a (Ca2+)-dependent manner, leading to activation of adjacent NMDAR receptors and therefore regulates the heterosynaptic long-term depression and metaplasticity during initial memory acquisition (By similarity). Releases the 4-aminobutanoate neurotransmitter in a (Ca2+)-dependent manner, and participates in its tonic release from cerebellar glial cells (By similarity).
See full target information BEST1

Publications (6)

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Nature metabolism 1:1110-1126 PubMed32432213

2019

Mechanism and effects of pulsatile GABA secretion from cytosolic pools in the human beta cell.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Danusa Menegaz,D Walker Hagan,Joana Almaça,Chiara Cianciaruso,Rayner Rodriguez-Diaz,Judith Molina,Robert M Dolan,Matthew W Becker,Petra C Schwalie,Rita Nano,Fanny Lebreton,Chen Kang,Rajan Sah,Herbert Y Gaisano,Per-Olof Berggren,Steinunn Baekkeskov,Alejandro Caicedo,Edward A Phelps

Matrix biology : journal of the International Soci 70:84-101 PubMed29572155

2018

N-Terminomics identifies HtrA1 cleavage of thrombospondin-1 with generation of a proangiogenic fragment in the polarized retinal pigment epithelial cell model of age-related macular degeneration.

Applications

ICC/IF

Species

Human

Chia-Yi Chen,Esther Melo,Peter Jakob,Arno Friedlein,Brigitta Elsässer,Peter Goettig,Verena Kueppers,Frederic Delobel,Corinne Stucki,Tom Dunkley,Sascha Fauser,Oliver Schilling,Roberto Iacone

Stem cell reviews and reports 13:659-669 PubMed28730556

2017

Stem Cell Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium: The Role of Pigmentation as Maturation Marker and Gene Expression Profile Comparison with Human Endogenous Retinal Pigment Epithelium.

Applications

ICC/IF

Species

Human

A Bennis,J G Jacobs,L A E Catsburg,J B Ten Brink,C Koster,R O Schlingemann,J van Meurs,T G M F Gorgels,P D Moerland,V M Heine,A A Bergen

International journal of molecular sciences 18: PubMed28534814

2017

Autophagy Regulates Proteasome Inhibitor-Induced Pigmentation in Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Kati Juuti-Uusitalo,Ali Koskela,Niko Kivinen,Johanna Viiri,Juha M T Hyttinen,Mika Reinisalo,Arto Koistinen,Hannu Uusitalo,Debasish Sinha,Heli Skottman,Kai Kaarniranta

Biomaterials 33:8047-54 PubMed22892561

2012

Generation of hESC-derived retinal pigment epithelium on biopolymer coated polyimide membranes.

Applications

ICC/IF

Species

Human

Astrid Subrizi,Hanna Hiidenmaa,Tanja Ilmarinen,Soile Nymark,Peter Dubruel,Hannu Uusitalo,Marjo Yliperttula,Arto Urtti,Heli Skottman

Investigative ophthalmology & visual science 52:4497-505 PubMed21498618

2011

Molecular consequences of BEST1 gene mutations in canine multifocal retinopathy predict functional implications for human bestrophinopathies.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Karina E Guziewicz,Julianna Slavik,Sarah J P Lindauer,Gustavo D Aguirre,Barbara Zangerl
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