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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human SMPD3 recombinant protein (Position: F184-D553) was used as the immunogen for the SMPD3 antibody. |
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Overview
SMPD3 Antibody / Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 3 / nSMase2 is a anti-SMPD3 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SMPD3
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, SMPD3 antibody identifies a 655-amino-acid enzyme localized to the plasma membrane and Golgi apparatus. SMPD3 catalyzes the production of ceramide, a lipid second messenger involved in apoptosis, differentiation, and inflammation. It regulates membrane curvature and vesicle budding, particularly in exosome secretion and cell stress responses.
The SMPD3 gene is located on chromosome 16p13.12 and is expressed in brain, liver, and skeletal tissue. SMPD3 activity influences cell growth, neuronal communication, and lipid raft organization. By controlling ceramide levels, SMPD3 links sphingolipid metabolism to cell fate decisions and inflammatory signaling.
Pathologically, dysregulation of SMPD3 contributes to metabolic, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases. Deficiency results in skeletal abnormalities (spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia) and altered lipid homeostasis. Overactivation can enhance ceramide-induced apoptosis or inflammatory cascades. Research using SMPD3 antibody supports studies in lipid signaling, neurobiology, and exosome biology.
SMPD3 antibody is validated for western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry to detect sphingomyelinases and lipid signaling enzymes.
Structurally, Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 3 contains an N-terminal hydrophobic domain for membrane association and a C-terminal catalytic domain requiring Mg2+ for activity. This antibody enables analysis of SMPD3�s role in ceramide-mediated signal transduction and cellular stress responses.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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