Target: KCNK3
Conjugate: Unconjugated
Product Type: Monoclonal
Clone Number: N374/48 (Formerly sold as S374-48)
Immunogen: Fusion protein amino acids 251-411 (cytoplasmic C-terminus) of rat Acid-sensitive potassium channel protein TASK or TASK1. Mouse: 96% identity (156/161 amino acids identical). Human: 76% identity (163/161 amino acids identical). <30% identity with TASK3.
Swiss-Prot: O54912
Purification: Protein G Purified
Storage Buffer: PBS pH 7.4, 50% glycerol, 0.1% sodium azide *Storage buffer may change when conjugated
Concentration: 1 mg/ml
Specificity: Detects ~50kDa. Does not cross-react with TASK3.
Cellular Localization: Membrane
Scientific Background: K+ channels are divided into three subclasses reflecting the number of transmembrane segments (TMS), which are designated 6TMS, 4TMS and 2TMS. Members of the 4TMS class contain two distinct pore regions and include TWIK, TREK, TRAAK and TASK. TASK channels are highly sensitive to external pH in the physiological range. TASK-1 is expressed in brain and in rat heart, with high levels of expression in the right atrium. TASK-2, mainly expressed in kidney, is localized in cortical distal tubules and collecting ducts, suggesting a role in renal K+ transport. TASK-3 from rat cerebellum shares 54% identity with TASK-1, but less than 30% identity with TASK-2 and other tandem pore K+ channels.
Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.