AHP1348 detects bombesin-like receptor-3 (BRS-3), a heptahelical G protein-coupled receptor. BRS-3 is thought to function as a receptor for bombesin-like peptides; which modulate smooth-muscle contraction, exocrine and endocrine processes, metabolism, and behaviour.
BRS-3 is thought to be particularly important in regulating obesity and metabolic control of insulin and glucose. BRS-3 expression in secondary spermatocytes suggests BRS-3 has a role in sperm cell division, maturation, or function.
BRS-3 could also serve as a potential therapeutic target in human lung carcinoma.
Species Cross-Reactivity
Target Species
Cross Reactivity
Mouse
Expected from Sequence
Rat
Expected from Sequence
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
Flow Cytometry
Functional Assays
Immunohistology - Frozen
Immunohistology - Paraffin(1)
5 - 20ug/ml
Immunoprecipitation
Western Blotting
(1)
This product requires antigen retrieval using heat treatment prior to staining of paraffin sections.Sodium citrate buffer pH 6.0 is recommended for this purpose.
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Shelf Life
18 months from date of despatch.
Antiserum Preparation
Antisera to BRS-3 were raised by repeated immunisations of rabbits with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography.