Abcam, ab264354, Anti-Peroxiredoxin 3/PRDX3 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal Peroxiredoxin 3/PRDX3 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human PRDX3 aa 200 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human PRDX3 aa 200 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P30048

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris citrate/phosphate, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Peroxiredoxin 3 also known as PRDX3 is an antioxidant enzyme that plays a critical role in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide to water. This protein has a mass of around 25 kDa and belongs to the thioredoxin peroxidase family. It functions within the mitochondria and is expressed in a wide variety of tissues with higher levels in the heart liver and kidney. PRDX3 acts as a protective buffer against oxidative stress by maintaining redox balance in cells.
Biological function summary
The enzyme helps to safeguard cells from oxidative damage by reducing peroxides produced during cellular metabolism. PRDX3 participates in antioxidant defense mechanisms and may form functional complexes with other proteins to enhance its peroxidase activity. Its antioxidant properties contribute to the maintenance of mitochondrial integrity and influence cellular survival and apoptosis processes.
Pathways
PRDX3 integrates into the cellular antioxidant defense system prominently in the thioredoxin pathway. In this pathway PRDX3 synergizes with thioredoxin to neutralize harmful oxidative molecules. PRDX3's activity is interconnected with proteins such as thioredoxin and glutaredoxin which also partake in counteracting oxidative stress bolstering an organism's defense against cellular damage.
Alterations in PRDX3 activity associate with conditions like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Overexpression of PRDX3 has been observed in certain types of cancer suggesting a potential role in tumor growth through its influence on cell proliferation and survival. In neurodegenerative diseases dysfunctional PRDX3 contributes to neuronal injury. It interacts with proteins like DJ-1 which relate to pathways involved in Parkinson's disease indicating its impact on maintaining neuronal health.