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| Alternative Names | Acid-sensing ion channel 3;ASIC3;hASIC3;Amiloride-sensitive cation channel 3;Neuronal amiloride-sensitive cation channel 3;Testis sodium channel 1;hTNaC1;ASIC3;ACCN3, SLNAC1, TNAC1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human ASIC3, different from the related rat and mouse sequences by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-Acid-sensing ion channel 3 ASIC3 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting ASIC3. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 59 kDa; calculated MW: 59 kDa.
Boster Bio Anti-Acid-sensing ion channel 3 ASIC3 Antibody catalog # PA1938. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ASIC3 — Acid-sensing ion channel 3
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 59 kDa; Calculated: 59 kDa
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Cation channel with high affinity for sodium, which is gated by extracellular protons and inhibited by the diuretic amiloride. Generates a biphasic current with a fast inactivating and a slow sustained phase. In sensory neurons is proposed to mediate the pain induced by acidosis that occurs in ischemic, damaged or inflamed tissue. May be involved in hyperalgesia. May play a role in mechanoreception. Heteromeric channel assembly seems to modulate channel properties. .
Scientific background (datasheet): ASIC3 (Acid-Sensing Ion Channel3), also known as TESTIS SODIUM CHANNEL 1 (TNAC1) or DORSAL ROOT ACID-SENSING ION CHANNEL (DRASIC), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ASIC3 gene. ASIC3 belongs to a family of acid-sensing channel proteins that are structurally related to epithelial sodium channel proteins and support acid-activated membrane currents. By radiation hybrid analysis, de Weille et al. (1998) mapped the ACCN3 gene to chromosome 7q35. De Weille et al. (1998) found that human ASIC3 supported an H (+)-gated cation current in COS cells with kinetics similar to those of rat Asic3. Babinski et al. (1999) expressed homomeric human ASIC3 channels in Xenopus oocytes and found that rapid reduction in extracellular pH resulted in a biphasic response characterized by a fast and rapidly desensitizing current followed by a slow and sustained current that returned to baseline only on return to physiologic pH.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Cytoplasm . Cell surface expression may be stabilized by interaction with LIN7B and cytoplasmic retention by interaction with DLG4. In part cytoplasmic in cochlea cells (By similarity). .
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed by sensory neurons. Strongly expressed in brain, spinal chord, lung, lymph nodes, kidney, pituitary, heart and testis. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the amiloride-sensitive sodium channel (TC 1.A.6) family. ASIC3 subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Neuroscience,Neurotransmission,Receptors / Channels,Sensory System.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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