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Overview
Anti-TMEM150C/Tentonin 3 (extracellular) Antibody is an antibody targeting Transmembrane Protein 150C, TTN3 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IFC, IHC, LCI, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Transmembrane Protein 150C, TTN3 (also reported as Transmembrane Protein 150C, TTN3).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Extracellular, 1st loop..
- Homology note: Mouse - 17 out of 18 amino acid residues identical Human - 16 out of 18 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Rat, Mouse.
- 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.
- Conjugate/format: Unconjugated (may affect detection channel and background).
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Transmembrane protein 150C (TMEM150C) also known as Tentonin-3 (TTN3), is a small protein composed of 249 amino acids comprising six transmembrane domains.TMEM150C which was first thought to be a mechanosensitive ion channel that confers a relatively slow inactivating current in proprioceptive neurons in mouse dorsal root ganglion (DRG)1. Later studies, however, showed that the mechanosensitive currents attributed to TMEM150C in different cell setups, could be attributed to the presence of endogenous Piezo1 channels2.Although, some controversy still remains, it is generally accepted that TMEM150C does not form a mechanosensitive channel per se, but rather it functions as a general regulator or sensor, of mechanosensitive channels like Piezo1, Piezo2 and TREK1 (K2P2.1) 2,3.TMEM150C has also been described in the aortic arch and nodose ganglia neurons, where it is involved in the mechanotransduction of arterial pressure to electrical signals in baroreceptors. Dysregulation of TMEM150C alters the sensitivity of the baroreflex, a cardiovascular reflex that is essential for blood pressure homeostasis, leading to diseases such as hypertension, stroke, and heart failure 4.Furthermore, recent evidence suggests that TMEM150C functions as a stretch-activated cation channel in pancreatic β cells, contributing to insulin secretion induced by high glucose levels and hypotonicity.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
- Flow cytometry (direct/indirect): quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression across subsets.
- Live cell imaging (LCI): support extracellular-epitope detection on non-permeabilized cells when appropriate.
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-PC088.
- 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-PC088; Negative control: BLP-PC088.
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