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Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] ab14734 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used in VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 western blotting, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry. Suitable for human, mouse and rat samples.

- Antibody clone 20B12AF2 is the most widely used clone for VDAC1/Porin on the market and is cited in >660 publications
- Specificity confirmed with VDAC1 knockout cell line validation


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Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (AB14734), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (AB14734), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (AB14734), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (AB14734), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (AB14734), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG2b

Host species

Mouse

Storage buffer

pH: 7.5
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.36% HEPES

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Human

Dilution info

1 µg for 106 Cells

Notes

ab170192 - Mouse monoclonal IgG2b, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

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Mouse, Rat, Cow

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Use at an assay dependent concentration.

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Sheep, Goat, Cat, Dog, Pig, Drosophila melanogaster, Fish, Quail, Common marmoset, Dogfish, Catshark

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Mouse

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1 µg/mL

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Rat

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1 µg/mL

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Human

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1 µg/mL

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Cow

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1 µg/mL

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Sheep, Goat, Cat, Dog, Pig, Drosophila melanogaster, Fish, Quail, Common marmoset, Dogfish, Catshark

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Human

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Mouse, Rat, Cow

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Use at an assay dependent concentration.

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Sheep, Goat, Cat, Dog, Pig, Drosophila melanogaster, Fish, Quail, Common marmoset, Dogfish, Catshark

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Target data

Function

Forms a channel through the mitochondrial outer membrane and also the plasma membrane. The channel at the outer mitochondrial membrane allows diffusion of small hydrophilic molecules; in the plasma membrane it is involved in cell volume regulation and apoptosis. It adopts an open conformation at low or zero membrane potential and a closed conformation at potentials above 30-40 mV. The open state has a weak anion selectivity whereas the closed state is cation-selective (PubMed:11845315, PubMed:18755977, PubMed:20230784, PubMed:8420959). Binds various signaling molecules, including the sphingolipid ceramide, the phospholipid phosphatidylcholine, and the sterol cholesterol (PubMed:31015432). In depolarized mitochondria, acts downstream of PRKN and PINK1 to promote mitophagy or prevent apoptosis; polyubiquitination by PRKN promotes mitophagy, while monoubiquitination by PRKN decreases mitochondrial calcium influx which ultimately inhibits apoptosis (PubMed:32047033). May participate in the formation of the permeability transition pore complex (PTPC) responsible for the release of mitochondrial products that triggers apoptosis (PubMed:15033708, PubMed:25296756). May mediate ATP export from cells (PubMed:30061676).

Targets

VDAC3

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Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] ab14734 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used in VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 western blotting, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry. Suitable for human, mouse and rat samples.

- Antibody clone 20B12AF2 is the most widely used clone for VDAC1/Porin on the market and is cited in >660 publications
- Specificity confirmed with VDAC1 knockout cell line validation

Key facts

Isotype

IgG2b

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number

20B12AF2

Purity

IgG fraction

Light chain type

kappa

Concentration
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Purification notes

Near homogeneity as judged by SDS-PAGE. The antibody was produced in vitro using hybridomas grown in serum-free medium, and then purified by biochemical fractionation.

Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

+4°C

Storage information

Do Not Freeze

Notes

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Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Activity summary

VDAC1 also known as Porin or Porin Hub and VDAC3 are part of the voltage-dependent anion-selective channel family located in the outer mitochondrial membrane. These proteins form channels that regulate the flow of metabolites and ions. With each weighing approximately 31 kDa they are pivotal in cellular energy homeostasis. Expression of VDAC1 and VDAC3 is observed in various tissues with significant presence in energy-demanding organs such as the brain and muscles.

Biological function summary

These voltage-dependent channels mediate the exchange of ATP and ions facilitating mitochondrial function. VDAC1/Porin often interacts with other proteins to form complexes that influence cell viability by regulating apoptosis. VDAC3 while similar in structure demonstrates distinct regulatory functions and is expressed alongside VDAC1 in specific contexts contributing to overall mitochondrial efficiency.

Pathways

These channels are deeply embedded within the cellular bioenergetics and apoptotic pathways. They interact closely with anti-apoptotic proteins like Bcl-2 influencing cell survival. Additionally VDAC1 and VDAC3 participate in oxidative phosphorylation ensuring efficient energy production by controlling the metabolites' access to the mitochondria.

Associated diseases and disorders

Dysfunction of VDAC1 and VDAC3 relates strongly to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Misregulation of VDAC1 is associated with altered apoptotic processes linked to cancer. VDAC1/Porin connects with proteins like Bax and caspases in these conditions highlighting their role in the pathogenesis through modulated apoptotic signaling.

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12 product images

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail
    Li et al PLoS One. 2016 Feb 22;11(2):e0149728. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0149728. eCollection 2016. Fig 5.

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Immunoblot analysis of endogenous VDAC1/Porin and VDAC3 in subcellular fractions of MA-10 cell lysates. VDAC1/Porin and VDAC3 are used as a mitochondrial marker proteins.

    Lane 1: Whole cell lysate

    Lane 2: Cytosolic fraction

    Lane 3: Mitochondrial-enriched fraction

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Overlay histogram showing HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) cells stained with ab14734 (red line).

    The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab14734, 1 μg/1x106 cells) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (DyLight® 488) preadsorbed ab96879) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was mouse IgG2b [PLPV219] (Mouse IgG2b [PLPV219] - Isotype Control ab91366, 2 μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions.

    Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed.

    This antibody gave a positive signal in HepG2 cells fixed with 80% methanol (5 min)/permeabilized in 0.1% PBS-Tween used under the same conditions.

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Lanes 1-4: Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab14734 observed at 17 kDa. Red - loading control, Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602 observed at 37 kDa.

    ab14734 was shown to react with VDAC1 / Porin in HEK-293T wildtype. Loss of signal was observed when knockout sample Human VDAC1 (Porin) knockout HEK-293T cell lysate ab263839 was used. Wild-type and VDAC1 / Porin knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab14734 and Anti-GAPDH antibody EPR16891] - Loading Control (Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 1000 dilution and 1 in 20000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1 in 20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Wild-type Hap1 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: VDAC1 knockout Hap1 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Wild-type HEK-293T cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: VDAC1 knockout HEK-293T cell lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216772) at 1/20000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 31 kDa

    Observed band size: 17 kDa, 37 kDa

    Lanes 1 - 4: Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab14734 observed at 31 kDa. Red - loading control, Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602 observed at 37 kDa.

    ab14734 was shown to react with VDAC1 / Porin in wild-type HEK-293T cells. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line Human VDAC1 (Porin) knockout HEK-293T cell line ab255444 (knockout cell lysate Human VDAC1 (Porin) knockout HEK-293T cell lysate ab263839) was used. Wild-type and VDAC1 / Porin knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab14734 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control (Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 1000 dilution and 1 in 20000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1 in 20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of a customer review by Michiel Krols.

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    ab14734 staining VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 in human HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) cells by ICC/IF (Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence).

    Cells were fixed with paraformaldehyde, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 3 minutes and blocked with 0.2% serum for 60 minutes at 22°C. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/200 in 0.5% BSA and 0.02% Triton X100 in PBS) for 16 hours at 4°C. An FITC-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG polyclonal was used as the secondary antibody at a dilution of 1/200.

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Diluting buffer: 5% NFDM /TBST

    N-GST tagged Recombinant Human VDAC1 protein is available as Recombinant Human VDAC1/Porin protein ab132481

    N-GST tagged Recombinant Human VDAC2 protein is available as Recombinant Human VDAC2 protein ab152793

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: N-GST tagged Recombinant Human VDAC1 (aa1 to 283) protein at 0.01 µg

    Lane 2: N-GST tagged Recombinant Human VDAC2 (aa 1 to 294) protein at 0.01 µg

    Lane 3: N-GST tagged Recombinant Human VDAC3 (aa 1 to 283) protein at 0.01 µg

    Observed band size: 33 kDa

    Exposure time: 10s

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Blocking and dilution buffer: 5% NFDM /TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Wild type HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: VDAC1 knockout HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Observed band size: 33 kDa

    Exposure time: 5s

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Diluting buffer: 5% NFDM /TBST

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: HEK-293 (Human embryonic kidney epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: HAP1 (Wildtype control Human chronic myelogenous leukemia near-haploid cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: MEF (Mus musculus Embryo Fibroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: Rat brain tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Observed band size: 33 kDa

    Exposure time: 5s

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail
    Sun Y et al Voltage-dependent anion channels (VDACs) recruit Parkin to defective mitochondria to promote mitochondrial autophagy. J Biol Chem. 2012 Nov 23;287(48):40652-60. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M112.419721.

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    (A) The Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody recognizes VDAC1 and VDAC3 but not VDAC2.

    Lysates from wild-type MEFs and VDAC1/3-/- MEFs were analyzed by western blotting with Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 (top panel) or anti Tom20 antibodies (bottom panel).

    (B) The Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody does not recognize VDAC2 in VDAC1/3-/- MEFs.

    HA-tagged VDAC1, 2 or 3 were expressed in VDAC1/3-/- MEFs, immunoprecipitated with anti-HA antibodies and analyzed by western blotting with anti-HA antibodies (top panel) or Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibodies (bottom panel). The Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibodies recognize HA-VDAC1 and HA-VDAC3, but not HA-VDAC2 . Note that HA-VDAC3 migrates at a lower molecular weight than HA-VDAC1 and HA-VDAC2 .

    Molecular weights are indicated in kDa.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Extra bands in the mouse sample (lane 4) are due to the reaction of the secondary antibody with residual mouse blood in the heart tissue, as it is very difficult to entirely remove the blood from these small organs.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Lane 1: Isolated mitochondria from human heart at 15 µg

    Lane 2: Isolated mitochondria from bovine heart at 6 µg

    Lane 3: Isolated mitochondria from rat heart at 30 µg

    Lane 4: Isolated mitochondria from mouse heart at 30 µg

    Lane 5: HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) cell lysate at 30 µg

    Observed band size: 37 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    Immunofluoresence using ab14734 at 0.2 μg/ml on human fibroblasts (red).
    Nuclei were labeled with DAPI (blue).

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail
    Image courtesy of an anonymous customer review.

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    0.5% TBS-tween + Lait 5% NaN3 for 16 hours at 4°C.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734) at 1/500 dilution

    All lanes: MCF7 (Human breast adenocarcinoma cell line) cell lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated goat anti-mouse polyclonal at 1/5000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Exposure time: 3min

  • Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of an anonymous customer review

    Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody [20B12AF2] (ab14734) at 1/5000 dilution

    Lanes 1 - 2: Rat brain cell lysate (homogenate) at 30 µg

    Lanes 3 - 4: Rat brain cell lysate (mitochondrial) at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP conjugated sheep anti-mouse IgG

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Observed band size: 39 kDa

    Exposure time: 5min

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