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| Alternative Names | Monocarboxylate transporter 3, Monocarboxylic acid transporter 3, SLC16A8 |
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Overview
Anti-MCT3 Antibody is an antibody targeting Monocarboxylate transporter 3, Monocarboxylic acid transporter 3, SLC16A8 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Monocarboxylate transporter 3, Monocarboxylic acid transporter 3, SLC16A8 (also reported as Monocarboxylate transporter 3, Monocarboxylic acid transporter 3, SLC16A8).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, C-terminus.
- Homology note: Mouse - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): Not recommended for human samples..
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Proton-linked monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) are a family of highly homologous trans-membrane symporters, involved in the transportation of monocarboxylic acids across the plasma membrane such as: lactate, pyruvate, branched-chain oxoacids derived from leucine, valine, and isoleucine, ketone bodies, acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate and acetate. Thus, MCTs play an important role in metabolic communication among cells and in mammalian metabolism.MCT3 is encoded by the Slc16a8 gene and contains at least nine members in humans1. Structurally, MCTs have 12 transmembrane spanning domains with cytoplasmic NH2- and COOH-terminals.
Research relevance and current trends
- Linking transporter/channel abundance to ionic homeostasis and excitability-related phenotypes.
- Studying compartment-specific localization (surface vs intracellular pools) and trafficking dynamics.
- Combining antibody readouts with functional assays for more complete interpretation.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-MT013.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-MT013; Negative control: BLP-MT013.
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