The Vav family are Rho/Rac guanosine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs), consisting of three members in mammalian cells (Vav, Vav2, Vav3) and one in nematodes (CelVav) (1). Vav3 is expressed in most hematopoietic cells and non-hematopoietic tissues except ovary and skeletal muscles. T-cell stimulated and tyrosine phosphorylated Vav3 acts as an exchange factor for GTP-binding proteins RhoA, RhoG, and Rac1 (2). Also, tyrosine phosphorylated Vav3 mediates RTK signalizing, specifically IR, IGFR, and EGFR-mediated signaling pathways. Vav3 has been linked to as a factor for cell morphology modulation and an inducer for cell transformation (3).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:100,000
Flow cytometry: 1:40
Immunoprecipitation: 1:50
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Manufactured incorporating RabMAb(R) technology under Epitomics US patents, No 5,675,063 and 7,429,487, owned by Abcam.