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| Alternative Names | Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3;MAD homolog 3;Mad3;Mothers against DPP homolog 3;hMAD-3;JV15-2;SMAD family member 3;SMAD 3;Smad3;hSMAD3;SMAD3;MADH3; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Smad3, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of SMAD3 (Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Smad3 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9396. 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Smad3, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 48 kDa; calculated MW: 48 kDa
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3; Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3. Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3 also known as SMAD family member 3 or SMAD3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD3 gene. SMAD3 is a member of the SMAD family of proteins. It is located in 15q22.33. And it mediates the signals from the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) super family ligands that regulate cell proliferation, differentiation and death. Based on its essential role in TGF beta signaling pathway, SMAD3 has been related with tumor growth in cancer development. Functional note: Receptor-regulated SMAD (R-SMAD) that is an intracellular signal transducer and transcriptional modulator activated by TGF-beta (transforming growth factor) and activin type 1 receptor kinases. Binds the TRE element in the promoter region of many genes that are regulated by TGF-beta and, on formation of the SMAD3/SMAD4 complex, activates transcription. Also can form a SMAD3/SMAD4/JUN/FOS complex at the AP-1/SMAD site to regulate TGF-beta-mediated transcription. Has an inhibitory effect on wound healing probably by modulating both growth and migration of primary keratinocytes and by altering the TGF- mediated chemotaxis of monocytes. This effect on wound healing appears to be hormone-sensitive. Regulator of chondrogenesis and osteogenesis and inhibits early healing of bone fractures. Positively regulates PDPK1 kinase activity by stimulating its dissociation from the 14-3-3 protein YWHAQ which acts as a negative regulator. . Reported localization: Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Cytoplasmic and nuclear in the absence of TGF-beta. On TGF-beta stimulation, migrates to the nucleus when complexed with SMAD4. Through the action of the phosphatase PPM1A, released from the SMAD2/SMAD4 complex, and exported out of the nucleus by interaction with RANBP1. Co-localizes with LEMD3 at the nucleus inner membrane. MAPK-mediated phosphorylation appears to have no effect on nuclear import. PDPK1 prevents its nuclear translocation in response to TGF-beta.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how SMAD3 (Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how SMAD3 (Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how SMAD3 (Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative SMAD3 (Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 3) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the dwarfin/SMAD family.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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