Antibody type
Monoclonal antibodies
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human Galectin 3
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of human Galectin 3, TRIS-EDTA of pH9.0 was used for Heat-induced epitope retrieval (HIER)
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Mouse, Monoclonal/IgG2b, Kappa
Dilution rate
IHC 1:50-100. ELISA 1:500-5000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse ascites by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Other name
Galectin-3 (Gal-3;35 kDa lectin;Carbohydrate-binding protein 35;CBP 35;Galactose-specific lectin 3;Galactoside-binding protein;GALBP;IgE-binding protein;L-31;Laminin-binding protein;Lectin L-29;Mac-2 antigen)
Background
This gene encodes a member of the galectin family of carbohydrate binding proteins. Members of this protein family have an affinity for beta-galactosides. The encoded protein is characterized by an N-terminal proline-rich tandem repeat domain and a single C-terminal carbohydrate recognition domain. This protein can self-associate through the N-terminal domain allowing it to bind to multivalent saccharide ligands. This protein localizes to the extracellular matrix, the cytoplasm and the nucleus. This protein plays a role in numerous cellular functions including apoptosis, innate immunity, cell adhesion and T-cell regulation. The protein exhibits antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014],
Function
function:Galactose-specific lectin which binds IgE. May mediate with the alpha-3, beta-1 integrin the stimulation by CSPG4 of endothelial cells migration. Together with DMBT1, required for terminal differentiation of columnar epithelial cells during early embryogenesis.,online information:Galectin-3,similarity:Contains 1 galectin domain.,subcellular location:Cytoplasmic in adenomas and carcinomas. May be secreted by a non-classical secretory pathway and associate with the cell surface.,subunit:Probably forms homo- or heterodimers. Interacts with DMBT1 (By similarity). Forms a complex with the ITGA3, ITGB1 and CSPG4. Interacts with LGALS3BP, LYPD3, CYHR1 and UACA.,tissue specificity:A major expression is found in the colonic epithelium. It is also abundant in the activated macrophages.,
