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| Alternative Names | Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3;Protein MIG-5;Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 3;TIMP-3;TIMP3; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human TIMP3, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of TIMP3 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 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-TIMP3 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00477. Tested in ELISA, 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 TIMP3, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 24 kDa; calculated MW: 24145 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: ELISA, 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
Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3; Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3. Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TIMP3 gene. It is mapped to 22q12.1-q13.2. This gene belongs to the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases gene family. The proteins encoded by this gene family are inhibitors of the matrix metalloproteinases, a group of peptidases involved in degradation of theextracellular matrix (ECM). Expression of this gene is induced in response to mitogenic stimulation and this netrin domain-containing protein is localized to the ECM. Mutations in this gene have been associated with the autosomal dominant disorder Sorsby's fundus dystrophy. Functional note: Complexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. May form part of a tissue-specific acute response to remodeling stimuli. Known to act on MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-9, MMP-13, MMP-14 and MMP-15. Reported localization: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix. Expression/tissue context: Ubiquitously expressed.
Research relevance and current trends
- Angiogenesis: Researchers commonly examine how TIMP3 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Apoptosis: Researchers commonly examine how TIMP3 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how TIMP3 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative TIMP3 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- 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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