| Field | Specification |
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| Target | |
| Alternative names | Ccl3 ELISA Kit; Mip1a ELISA Kit; Scya3 ELISA Kit; C-C motif chemokine 3 ELISA Kit; Macrophage inflammatory protein 1-alpha ELISA Kit; MIP-1-alpha ELISA Kit; Small-inducible cytokine A3 ELISA Kit |
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| Species | |
| Reactivity | |
| Applications | |
| Assay type | |
| Sample type(s) | serum, plasma, tissue homogenates |
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Background
macrophage inflammatory protein 1α (CCL3) is a biological molecule commonly studied in immunology research. It is often studied in the context of chemokine-driven cell trafficking and inflammatory communication.
UniProt: P50229
Biological context
Researchers often monitor macrophage inflammatory protein 1α in serum, plasma, and tissue homogenates to better understand themes such as innate and adaptive immune responses, cytokine signaling networks, and host–pathogen interactions. In many model systems, measured levels can shift with physiology, experimental perturbation, or disease-associated changes, making careful biological interpretation important.
Interpreting changes in measured levels
Depending on sample matrix and study design, increases or decreases in macrophage inflammatory protein 1α may reflect differences in expression, secretion, turnover, or compartmentalization rather than a single mechanism. Interpretation is typically strengthened by evaluating related molecules (for example, cytokines, chemokines, acute-phase proteins, and immune-cell activation markers) and by keeping pre-analytical variables consistent across groups.
Nomenclature
In publications and databases, macrophage inflammatory protein 1α may also appear under names such as Ccl3 and Mip1a. When comparing studies, confirm that the reported analyte refers to the same molecule and species context.
Why ELISA data are widely used
ELISA is a common approach for quantitative measurement of proteins and biomarkers in complex samples, enabling comparisons across experimental groups and time points. When integrating results with other readouts, consider species biology, sample type, and the broader pathway context that macrophage inflammatory protein 1α participates in.
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