Target：IRK8
Fields：cGMP-PKG signaling pathway
Gene Name：KCNJ8
Protein Name：ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 8 (Inward rectifier K(+) channel Kir6.1) (Potassium channel, inwardly rectifying subfamily J member 8) (uKATP-1)
Human Gene Id：3764
Human Swiss Prot No：Q15842
Mouse Swiss Prot No：P97794
Rat Swiss Prot No：Q63664
Immunogen：Synthesized peptide derived from human protein . at AA range: 50-130
Specificity：IRK8 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation：Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source：Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution：WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification：The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Concentration：1 mg/ml
Storage Stability：-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)
Observed Band(KD)：46kD
Background： Potassium channels are present in most mammalian cells, where they participate in a wide range of physiologic responses. The protein encoded by this gene is an integral membrane protein and inward-rectifier type potassium channel. The encoded protein, which has a greater tendency to allow potassium to flow into a cell rather than out of a cell, is controlled by G-proteins. Defects in this gene may be a cause of J-wave syndromes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). [provided by RefSeq, May 2012],
Function：function:This potassium channel is controlled by G proteins. Inward rectifier potassium channels are characterized by a greater tendency to allow potassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. Their voltage dependence is regulated by the concentration of extracellular potassium; as external potassium is raised, the voltage range of the channel opening shifts to more positive voltages. The inward rectification is mainly due to the blockage of outward current by internal magnesium. Can be blocked by external barium.,similarity:Belongs to the inward rectifier-type potassium channel family.,
Subcellular Location：Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein .
Expression：Predominantly detected in fetal and adult heart.
