Anti-ZIP13 SLC39A13 Antibody

The zinc transporter ZIP13, also known as SLC39A13, is a member of a family of divalent ion transporters. Zinc is an essential ion for cells and plays significant roles in the growth, development, and differentiation. The zinc transporter family is divided into four subfamilies (I, II, LIV-1 and gufA) . ZIP13 is a multipass membrane protein that belongs to the ZIP transporter subfamily LIV-1. Mutations in ZIP13 have recently been shown to cause a spondylocheiro dysplastic form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (SCD-EDS), a generalized skeletal dysplasia involving mainly the spine with clinical abnormalities of the hands in addition to EDS-like features. Other experiments have shown that ZIP13 is required for proper connective tissue development and is involved in BMP/TGF- signaling pathways.

At least two isoforms of ZIP13 are known to exist; this antibody will detect both isoforms. ZIP13 antibody is predicted to not cross-react with other ZIP family members.

ZIP13 antibody was raised against a 14 amino acid synthetic peptide near the amino terminus of human ZIP13. The immunogen is located within amino acids 150 - 200 of ZIP13.

ZIP13 antibody can be stored at 4°C for three months and -20°C, stable for up to one year. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.