G1044-50A-BIOTIN

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) (Biotin)

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SKU:: G1044-50A-BIOTIN
Purity:: Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Storage Conditions:: 4°C/-20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Rabbit
Immunogen:: Recombinant protein corresponding to human Galectin-3, expressed in E. coli.
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservative added. Labeled with Biotin.
Extra Details:: Galectins are a new family of animal lectins which appear to exhibit a variety of biological functions and may in fact be a broad-spectrum biological response modifier. Galectin 3 is one of the more extensively studied member of this family and is a 30kD protein known by various other names including eBP (IgE binding protein), Mac-2, CBP-30 and L-29. Due to a C-terminal carbohydrate binding site, Galectin 3 is capable of binding IgE and mammalian cell surfaces only when homodimerized or homooligomerized. This antibody has been shown to potentiate the binding of Galectin 3 to IgG. Among its numerous proposed functions, Galectin 3 may be a component of a cell-growth regulating system given its elevated expression and nuclear localization in proliferating cells. It has also been found to be a major non-integrin laminin-binding protein suggesting a role in cell adhesion. One of its more interesting proposed functions is as an inhibitor of apoptosis. Galectin 3 shares an NWGR motif with Bcl-2 which has been shown to be an important region in Bcl-2 for suppression of apoptosis. Galectin 3 has been shown to interact with Bcl-2 which may account for the ability of Galectin 3 to suppress programmed cell death in anti-Fas (an apoptosis inducer) treated Jurkat cells transfected with Galectin 3. In contrast to Galectin 3, Galectin 1 actually induces apoptosis when added to cultures of activated human T cells. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.

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