Description
The M3/38 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Galectin-3 (Gal-3 or gal3) which is also known as Galactose-specific lectin 3, Mac-2, MAC2, and Carbohydrate-binding protein 35 (CBP 35). Galectin-3 is an ~30-35 kDa protein that includes an N-terminal proline-rich tandem repeat domain as well as a C-terminal region with one carbohydrate recognition domain (CRDs). Galectin-3 is encoded by Lgals3 (lectin, galactose binding, soluble 3) which belongs to the galectin family. It is expressed by a variety of cells including activated macrophages, dendritic cells (DCs), granulocytes, mast cells, and epithelial cells. Galectin-3 can be detected in monomeric or multimeric forms in cytoplasmic, nuclear, cell surface and extracellular locations. Galectin-3 is a β-galactoside-binding lectin that has multiple intracellular and extracellular functions implicated in biological processes including RNA splicing as well as cellular chemoattraction and adhesion, activation, growth, proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Upregulated Galectin-3 expression is implicated in inflammation and disease states including cancer progression and metastasis.
BD® CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (compensation). When fluorochrome conjugated antibodies are bound to BD® CompBeads, they have spectral properties very similar to cells. However, for some fluorochromes there can be small differences in spectral emissions compared to cells, resulting in spillover values that differ when compared to biological controls. It is strongly recommended that when using a reagent for the first time, users compare the spillover on cells and BD® CompBeads to ensure that BD® CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to the dye under optimum conditions and unreacted dye was removed.
1. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
2. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
3. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
4. Alexa Fluor® 488 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).
5. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
6. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
7. This product is provided under an intellectual property license between Life Technologies Corporation and BD Businesses. The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased amount of the product and components of the product in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). The buyer cannot sell or otherwise transfer (a) this product (b) its components or (c) materials made using this product or its components to a third party or otherwise use this product or its components or materials made using this product or its components for Commercial Purposes. Commercial Purposes means any activity by a party for consideration and may include, but is not limited to: (1) use of the product or its components in manufacturing; (2) use of the product or its components to provide a service, information, or data; (3) use of the product or its components for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (4) resale of the product or its components, whether or not such product or its components are resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for any other use, contact Life Technologies Corporation, Cell Analysis Business Unit Business Development, 29851 Willow Creek Road, Eugene, OR 97402, USA, Tel: (541) 465-8300. Fax: (541) 335-0504.
8. Species cross-reactivity detected in product development may not have been confirmed on every format and/or application.
9. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
10. Alexa Fluor™ is a trademark of Life Technologies Corporation.
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