Galectin-3 Mouse mAb

Background:
Galectin 3 is one of the more extensively studied members of this family and is a 30 kDa protein. Due to a C-terminal carbohydrate binding site, Galectin 3 is capable of binding IgE and mammalian cell surfaces only when homodimerized or homooligomerized. Galectin 3 is normally distributed in epithelia of many organs, in various inflammatory cells, including macrophages, as well as dendritic cells and Kupffer cells. The expression of this lectin is up-regulated during inflammation, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and through trans-activation by viral proteins.

Cellular localization: Nucleus. Cytoplasmic in adenomas and carcinomas

Specificity: Human

Alternative Names:
35 kDa lectin, CBP 35, CBP35, Gal 3, GAL3, Galactose specific lectin 3, Galactoside binding protein, GALBP, Galectin 3, Galectin-3, GALIG, IgE binding protein, L 31, Laminin binding protein, Lectin L 29, LGALS2, LGALS3, Mac 2 antigen, MAC2

Immunogen: Synthetic Peptide

Isotype: Mouse Monoclonal IgG1

Concentration: 1mg/ml

Recommended dilutions: WB 1:2,000, IHC 1:200

Observed band: 26kDa

GeneID: 3958

Swiss-Prot No.: P17931

Storage: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.4.
Store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

NOTE: For Research Use Only