{"product_id":"abcam-ab216606","title":"Abcam, ab216606, Anti-Glypican 3 antibody [GPC3\/863]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Monoclonal Glypican 3 antibody. Suitable for ICC, IHC-P and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 4 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human GPC3.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:GPC3\/863,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG1,\u003cbr\u003e\nLight chain type:kappa,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-P, ICCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human GPC3.P51654\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Purification notes-ab216606 was purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A\/G., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 0.05% BSA, 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--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlypican 3 also known as GPC3 is a cell surface heparan sulfate proteoglycan with a core protein mass of approximately 70 kDa. This target is anchored to the external cell membrane through a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor. Glypican 3 is expressed mainly in tissues such as the liver and kidneys and plays a role in modulating cell growth and development. In research studies it is often studied in various species including in the mouse and cynomolgus monkey models where it's referred to as mouse glypican 3 and cynomolgus glypican 3 respectively.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGlypican 3 is involved in the modulation of signaling pathways that control cell proliferation and differentiation. It does not function as an isolated element; it has a role as part of a complex network that interacts with growth factors morphogens and other proteoglycans. Glypican 3 assists in the regulation of important biological events by influencing the accessibility and activity of signaling molecules on the cell surface. Its heparan sulfate chains interact with multiple proteins modifying their function and availability.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGlypican 3 plays a significant part in the Wnt and Hedgehog signaling pathways. In the Wnt pathway it regulates the distribution and gradient formation of Wnt proteins which are essential for proper embryonic development. In the Hedgehog pathway glypican 3 modulates the distribution and activity of Hedgehog proteins important for tissue patterning and organogenesis. Other proteins closely related to glypican 3 in these pathways include those from the frizzled family in the Wnt pathway and Patched proteins in the Hedgehog pathway.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlypican 3 has a strong connection to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS). In HCC increased expression of glypican 3 is often observed which associates it with tumor growth and proliferation. It functions alongside other oncogenic factors like alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) which is another marker for liver cancer. In SGBS mutations in the GPC3 gene result in defects in cellular signaling pathways leading to developmental abnormalities. This syndrome highlights the impact of glypican 3 on growth regulation and its interactions with insulin-like growth factors (IGFs).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860548669609,"sku":"ab216606","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab216606","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}