Molecular weight (DA)
7kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human MT3
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of MT3 at Human, Mouse,Rat
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Function
Binds heavy metals. Contains three zinc and three copper atoms per polypeptide chain and only a negligible amount of cadmium. Inhibits survival and neurite formation of cortical neurons in vitro.
Protein name
Metallothionein-3 (MT-3) (GIFB) (GIF) (Growth inhibitory factor) (Metallothionein-III) (MT-III)
Human protein sequence Database
P25713
Mouse protein sequence database
P28184
Rat protein sequence database
P37361
Cellular localization
Abundant in a subset of astrocytes in the normal human brain, but greatly reduced in the Alzheimer disease (AD) brain.
Storage
-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)