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Overview
STXBP3 Antibody / Syntaxin binding protein 3 is a anti-STXBP3 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm, cell membrane.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: STXBP3
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
STXBP3 plays a central role in glucose homeostasis. In adipose and muscle tissue, Munc18c regulates insulin-stimulated translocation of glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) to the plasma membrane, an essential step in glucose uptake. Dysregulation or reduced expression of STXBP3 has been associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. In pancreatic beta cells, STXBP3 interacts with Syntaxin 1A and VAMP2 to influence insulin granule exocytosis. Beyond metabolic regulation, STXBP3 participates in vesicle trafficking in epithelial tissues and contributes to cell polarity maintenance and junctional organization.
The human STXBP3 gene is located on chromosome 1p36.23 and contains multiple alternatively spliced isoforms. Protein structure analysis reveals that STXBP3 comprises three domains that form a closed conformation around its syntaxin partners, preventing premature SNARE complex formation. This inhibitory mechanism ensures vesicles only fuse in response to proper signaling cues. The protein's expression is ubiquitous but enriched in secretory tissues and endocrine glands. STXBP3 has also been implicated in immune responses through regulation of vesicle-mediated cytokine release.
Immunohistochemical staining with STXBP3 antibody demonstrates cytoplasmic localization in skeletal muscle, pancreatic islets, and epithelial cells. It serves as a valuable reagent for studies of insulin signaling, exocytosis, vesicular transport, and metabolic regulation. The STXBP3 antibody from
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.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- 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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