Also known as: Galectin3, GAL3, LGALS3, GALBP, MAC2
RUO: For Research Use Only
Staining of mouse thioglycolate-induced peritoneal exudate cells (PECs) with Anti-Mouse CD11b PE (cat. 12-0112) and 0.5 µg of Rat IgG2a κ Isotype Control Alexa Fluor® 647 (left) or Anti-Mouse Galectin-3 Alexa Fluor® 647 (right). Total viable cells were used for analysis.
Contents: Anti-Human/Mouse Galectin-3 Alexa Fluor® 647 Catalog Number: 51-5301 Concentration: 20 μl (0.5 μg)/test Formulation: Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2, less than or equal to 0.09% NaN3, BSA and/or gelatin for protein stabilization Storage Conditions: Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze. Light sensitive material. Clone: eBioM3/38 (M3/38) Host/Isotype: Rat IgG2a, κ
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Description
The eBioM3/38 antibody reacts with mouse Galectin-3 (Mac-2). Galectins are a family of animal lectins which appear to exhibit a variety of biological functions. Galectin 3 (aka LGALS3, galactose-specific soluble lectin 3, Mac-2, L-29) is one of the more extensively studied members of this family and is a 30 kDa beta-galactoside-binding protein. Due to a C-terminal carbohydrate binding site, Galectin 3 is capable of binding IgE and mammalian cell surfaces only when homodimerized or homo-oligomerized. Galectin 3 is normally distributed in epithelia of many organs and various inflammatory cells, including macrophages, as well as dendritic cells and Kupffer cells. The expression of this lectin is up-regulated during inflammation, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and through trans-activation by viral proteins.
This monoclonal antibody eBioM3/38 crossreacts to human Galectin-3 (LGALS3).
Applications Reported
For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. This eBioM3/38 (M3/38) antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis.
Applications Tested
This eBioM3/38 (M3/38) antibody has been tested by intracellular staining of thyoglycolated elicited peritoneal cells. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.25 μg per test. A test is defined as the amount (μg)/test of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 105 to 108 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.
References
Ho MK, Springer TA. 1982. MAC-2, A Novel 32000 Mr Mouse Macrophage Subpopulation-Specific Antigen Defined by Monoclonal Antibodies. J. Immunol. 128(3):1221-1228.
Joo G-H, Goedegebuure PS, Sadanaga N, Nagoshi M, von Bernstorff W, Eberlein TJ. Expression and function of galectin-3, a b-galactoside-binding protein in activated T lymphocytes J. Leukoc. Biol. 69: 555–564; 2001.
Oliveira FL, Fraza P, Chammas R, Hsu DK, Liu FT, Borojevic R, Takiya CM,
El-Cheikh MC, Kinetics of mobilization and differentiation of lymphohematopoietic cells during experimental murine schistosomiasis in galectin-3-/- mice J. Leukoc. Biol. 82: ePub; 2007
Springer TA, 1981. Monoclonal Antibody Analysis of Complex Biological Systems. J. Biol Chem. 256(8):3833-3839.
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