Alpha Tectorin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TECTA gene. The tectorial membrane is an extracellular matrix of the inner ear that contacts the stereocilia bundles of specialized sensory hair cells. Sound induces movement of these hair cells relative to the tectorial membrane, deflects the stereocilia, and leads to fluctuations in hair-cell membrane potential, transducing sound into electrical signals. Alpha-tectorin is one of the major noncollagenous components of the tectorial membrane. Mutations in the TECTA gene have been shown to be responsible for autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing impairment and a recessive form of sensorineural pre-lingual non-syndromic deafness.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 93-134 (RAFVAPFWADVHNGIRGEIYYRETMEPAILKRATKDIRKYFK) from human Alpha Tectorin were used as the immunogen for the TECTA antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Membrane, cytoplasm
Uniprot
O75443
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2.5% BSA, 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the TECTA antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.