ACSL3 Antibody

Overview

ACSL3 Antibody is a research-use-only Rabbit polyclonal (rabbit origin) Rabbit IgG directed against ACSL3. It is supplied for interpretation-focused detection and comparative profiling in WB.

Key elements and design rationale

• Target context: This antibody is raised against A human recombinant protein corresponding to amino acids M12-I224 was used as the immunogen for the ACSL3 antibody.. Epitope context matters because isoforms, processing, and post-translational modifications can change what is accessible in a given assay.
• Format: Antigen affinity purified. Format influences background and compatibility with different detection chemistries; conjugated formats (when present) can simplify multiplexing and reduce reliance on secondary reagents.
• Species reactivity: Human. Cross-species performance can vary with sequence divergence and epitope conservation, so interpretation should be anchored with appropriate biological controls.
• Applications: WB. These indicate assay contexts where the antibody is commonly applied; actual performance depends on sample type and processing.
• Limitations: This ACSL3 antibody is available for research use only.. Consider these constraints when selecting controls and when comparing results across sample matrices.

Polyclonal reagents can differ in how they recognize epitope features. Monoclonal antibodies often provide more consistent epitope targeting across lots, while polyclonal preparations may broaden recognition across related epitope variants.

Biological background

ACSL3 refers to the gene/protein target stated in the product record. Protein targets can exhibit context-dependent expression, regulated turnover, isoform diversity, and post-translational modifications that affect apparent molecular weight and epitope accessibility. For curated functional annotation, sequence features, and expression context, consult UniProtKB O95573, NCBI Gene 2181.0, Ensembl, and Human Protein Atlas.

Research relevance and current trends

• Integrating antibody-based detection with single-cell and spatial atlasing efforts to connect RNA programs with protein-level abundance and localization in defined cell states.
• Expanding multiplexed imaging and high-content screening, where reagent specificity, cross-reactivity risk, and channel design (including direct conjugates) become central to interpretation.
• Growing emphasis on reproducibility and application-specific validation frameworks (e.g., genetic perturbation controls, orthogonal measurements, and independent antibody strategies) when drawing mechanistic conclusions.

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): commonly used to compare relative abundance/size (e.g., band intensity or mobility shifts) between conditions.

Interpretation typically focuses on relative differences (presence/absence, fold-changes, compartment shifts, or population-level shifts) rather than absolute quantitation. When signal changes are observed, they may reflect altered expression, altered localization/trafficking, changes in modification state, or differences in sample composition; orthogonal readouts and appropriate controls help distinguish these possibilities.

Application details (record-specific): Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml

Application notes (record-specific): Optimal dilution of the ACSL3 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Product description (record-specific): Long-chain-fatty-acid—CoA ligase 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ACSL3 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is an isozyme of the long-chain fatty-acid-coenzyme A ligase family. Although differing in substrate specificity, subcellular localization, and tissue distribution, all isozymes of this family convert free long-chain fatty acids into fatty acyl-CoA esters, and thereby play a key role in lipid biosynthesis and fatty acid degradation. This isozyme is highly expressed in brain, and preferentially utilizes myristate, arachidonate, and eicosapentaenoate as substrates. The amino acid sequence of this isozyme is 92% identical to that of rat homolog. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene.
• Potential confounders: isoforms, proteolytic processing, and PTMs can change epitope presentation and apparent size; fixation/denaturation state can also expose or mask epitopes. Species differences near the epitope may affect cross-reactivity.
• Control concepts: include genetic perturbation (KO/KD) or overexpression comparisons, orthogonal measurement (e.g., transcript or proteomics), and independent antibody/epitope strategies. For conjugated reagents, include staining-only/background controls appropriate to the detection chemistry.

Immunogen/epitope context is described as: A human recombinant protein corresponding to amino acids M12-I224 was used as the immunogen for the ACSL3 antibody.. Monoclonal and polyclonal formats differ in epitope breadth; this can influence sensitivity to sequence variants, isoforms, or PTM-dependent recognition.

• Datasheet (ACSL3-ANTIBODY-R32626)

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