Technical Data

146423
Clone Type
Polyclonal
Host
Rabbit
Source
Human
Isotype
IgG
Grade
Affinity Purified
Applications
E IC WB
Crossreactivity
Hu Mo Rt
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Rabbit Anti-MATN3, CT (Matrilin 3, Matrilin-3, DIPOA, EDM5, HOA, OADIP, OS2)

Matrilins (MATNs) are a family of non-collagenous extra-cellular matrix (ECM) proteins consisting of four known members that have been proposed to play key roles in modulating cellular phenotypes during chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MATN1 and MATN3 are expressed specifically in cartilage and are among the most up-regulated ECM proteins during chondrogenesis. MATN3 is composed of a single N-terminal von Willebrand Factor A (vWFA) domain followed by four epidermal growth factor (EGF) repeats and a coiled-coil domain whereas MATN1 is composed of two vWFA domains separated by one EGF-like domain. MATN1 or MATN3 may play a role in modulating chondrogenesis during the chondrocyte differentiation process. Mutations of this gene have been associated with variety of inherited chondrodysplasias. Recent studies show that aberrant expression and processing of MATN3 are hallmarks of conventional cartilaginous neoplasms.

Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Western Blot: 1-2ug/ml Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control
3T3 (NIH) Cell Lysate
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide corresponding to 13aa from near the C-terminus of human MATN3.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.02% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human MATN3. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Pei M, Luo J, and Chen Q. Enhancing and maintaining matrilins. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2008; 16:1110-7. 2. Frank S, Schulthess T, Landwehr R, et al. Characterization of the matrilin coiled-coil domains reveals seven novel isoforms. J. Biol. Chem. 2002; 277:19071-9. 3. Chen Q, Johnson DM, Haudenschild DR, et al. Progression and recapitulation of the chondrocyte differentiation program: cartilage matrix protein is a marker for cartilage maturation. Dev. Biol. 1995; 172:293306. 4. Stokes DG, Liu G, Coimbra IB, et al. Assessment of the gene expression profile of differentiated and dedifferentiated human fetal chondrocytes by microarray analysis. Arthritis Rheum 2002; 46:40419.
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