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Galectin-3 (GAL3, Carbohydrate Binding Protein 35, CBP35, Galactose Specific Lectin 3, Galactoside Binding Protein, GALBP, IgE Binding Protein, Laminin Binding Protein, Lectin Galactose Binding Soluble 3, LGALS3, MAC2)

Galectin-3 (GAL3, Carbohydrate Binding Protein 35, CBP35, Galactose Specific Lectin 3, Galactoside Binding Protein, GALBP, IgE Binding Protein, Laminin Binding Protein, Lectin Galactose Binding Soluble 3, LGALS3, MAC2)

Cat no: G1044-52B

Supplier: United States Biological
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Galectin-3, a 29-31kD protein, is a member of large family of b-galactoside binding animal lectins. It is a chimeric molecule consisting of both carbohydrate recognition and collagen-like domains, with an extra N-terminal tail consisting of 8-13 copies of a 9aa repeat consensus sequence that is rich in proline, tyrosine, and glycine. It is mainly a cytosolic molecule but can easily traverse the intracellular and the plasma membranes to visit the nucleus, mitochondria. It is secreted by various cell types including monocytes, macrophages, and epithelial cells. The released protein can function as an extracellular molecule to activate cells, mediate cell-cell and cell-ECM interactions, and induce migration of monocytes, macrophages, and endothelial cells, probably by binding to pertinent receptors through lectin-carbohydrate interactions. More recently, cell surface galectin-3 was implicated in restricting T cell receptor clustering and thus negatively regulating T cell activation. As a multifunctional protein it acts as an antiapoptotic protein and protects cells from apoptosis by inducing G1 arrest in response to loss of cell anchorage. Galectin-3 has also been associated with the progression of cancer, as well as being a mediator of inflammation. Applications: Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Immunohistochemistry (formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 1:50-1:75 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Positive Control: Prostate Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Catalogue number: G1044-52B
Reactivities: Human
Hosts: Mouse
Applications: Immunohistochemistry
Size: 500ul
Form: Supplied as a liquid, 0.05% sodium azide.
P type: Mab
Isotype: IgG1
Purity: Supernatant
References: 1. Castronovo et al. J Pathol 179: 43, 1996. 2. Fernandez et al. J Pathol 181: 80, 1997. 3. Gasbarri et al. J Clin Oncol 17: 3494, 1999. 4. Kasper et al. J Pathol 179: 309, 1996. 5. Hoyer et al. American Journal of Pathology 164: 893, 2004. 6. Sanoj et al. Clin Invest 112: 389, 2003. 7. Krzeslak et al. Cell Mol Biol Lett 9: 305, 2004.
Additional info: Recognizes human Galectin-3.

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