Abcam, ab249773, Anti-Caveolin-3 antibody [EPR11082] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Caveolin-3 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-FoFr, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR11082,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, IHC-FoFr, WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab249773 is the carrier-free version of
ab173575
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Caveolin-3 also referred to as 'caveolin' 'caveolae' and 'CAV3' is a protein with an approximate mass of 17 kDa. It acts as a structural component of caveolae small invaginations in the plasma membrane. Caveolin-3 is expressed majorly in muscle cells including cardiac skeletal and smooth muscle tissues. As a distinguishing marker for caveolae it plays an essential role in the formation and stabilization of these structures.
Biological function summary
Caveolae perform vital functions in cellular signaling and endocytosis. Caveolin-3 assists in various signaling pathways within muscle cells and interacts with other caveolae markers to facilitate signal transduction. It often forms a complex with other caveolin proteins such as caveolin-1 creating an environment conducive for the embedding of signaling molecules. This protein also modulates the trafficking and function of certain ion channels and receptors impacting muscle physiology.
Pathways
Caveolin-3 significantly influences pathways concerned with muscle function and signal transduction. In particular it involves itself with the nitric oxide (NO) signaling pathway and beta-adrenergic signaling both critical to the contractile functions of muscle tissues. It closely interacts with proteins such as endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and components of the G-protein coupled receptor family indicating its pivotal role in mediating physiological responses to stimuli.
Caveolin-3 mutations have been associated with a range of muscle-related disorders including limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. These conditions often arise due to alterations in muscle cell signaling and integrity. Caveolin-3 also shares connections with proteins like dystrophin an important player in maintaining muscle cell structure and its dysfunction can exacerbate these muscular disorders. Understanding these interactions offers insights into potential therapeutic targets for managing related pathologies.