CST3 Polyclonal Antibody

Background:
The cystatin superfamily encompasses proteins that contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Some of the members are active cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or perhaps never acquired this inhibitory activity. There are three inhibitory families in the superfamily, including the type 1 cystatins (stefins), type 2 cystatins and the kininogens. The type 2 cystatin proteins are a class of cysteine proteinase inhibitors found in a variety of human fluids and secretions, where they appear to provide protective functions. The cystatin locus on chromosome 20 contains the majority of the type 2 cystatin genes and pseudogenes. This gene is located in the cystatin locus and encodes the most abundant extracellular inhibitor of cysteine proteases, which is found in high concentrations in biological fluids and is expressed in virtually all organs of the body. A mutation in this gene has been associated with amyloid angiopathy. Expression of this protein in vascular wall smooth muscle cells is severely reduced in both atherosclerotic and aneurysmal aortic lesions, establishing its role in vascular disease.

Research Area: Cancer, Cell Biology, Cardiovascular, Stem Cells, Tags and Cell Markers

Synonyms:
AD 8, AD8, Amyloid angiopathy and cerebral hemorrhage, ARMD11, bA218C14.4 (cystatin C), bA218C14.4, Cst 3, Cst3, CST3 protein, Cystatin 3, Cystatin-3, Cystatin-C, Cystatin3, CystatinC, CYTC, Epididymis secretory protein Li 2, Gamma trace, Gamma-trace, HCCAA, HEL S 2, MGC117328, Neuroendocrine basic polypeptide, Post gamma globulin, Post-gamma-globulin

Immunogen: Synthetic peptide of human CST3

Swissprot: P01034
Gene Accession: NP_000090

Calculated MW: 16 kDa

Purification Method: Affinity purification

Buffer: PBS with 0.05% sodium azide and 50% glycerol, PH7.4

Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL
Dilution: WB 1:1000-1:5000, IHC 1:50-1:200

Storage:
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Alternative for product with catalog number:
sc-16989