Recombinant Human Galectin-3/LGALS3 Protein (Active)
Size: 50μg
Catalogue Number: PKSH032474-50
Citations, Manuals and MSDS Available upon request.
Abbreviation: Galectin-3; LGALS3
Target Symptom: Galectin-3; Gal-3; 35 kDa Lectin; Carbohydrate-Binding Protein 35; CBP35; Galactose-Specific Lectin 3; Galactoside-Binding Protein; GALBP; IgE-Binding Protein; L-31; Laminin-Binding Protein; Lectin L-29; Mac-2 Antigen; LGALS3; MAC2; P35; GAL3; GALBP; GALIG; L31; LGALS2; MAC2
Research Area: Cell biology; Neuroscience
Target Species: Human
Expression Host: E.coli
Application: Cell culture
Fusion Tag: None
UNIProt ID: P17931
Accession: P17931
Background: The Galectin family of proteins consists of beta-galactoside binding lectins containing homologous carbohydrate recognition domains (CRDs). They also possess hemagglutination activity; which is attributable to their bivalent carbohydrate binding properties. Galectins are active both intracellularly and extracellularly. They have diverse effects on many cellular functions including adhesion; migration; polarity; chemotaxis; proliferation; apoptosis; and differentiation. Galectins may therefore play a key role in many pathological states; including autoimmune diseases; allergic reactions; inflammation; tumor cell metastasis; atherosclerosis; and diabetic complications. The galectins have been classified into the prototype galectins (1; 2; 5; 7; 10; 11; 13; 14); which contain one CRD and exist either as a monomer or a noncovalent homodimer. The chimera galectins (Galectin3) containing one CRD linked to a nonlectin domain; and the tandem repeat Galectins (4; 6; 8; 9; 12) consisting of two CRDs joined by a linker peptide. Galectins lack a classical signal peptide and can be localized to the cytosolic compartments where they have intracellular functions. However; via one or more as yet unidentified nonclassical secretory pathways; galectins can also be secreted to function extracellularly. Individual members of the galectin family have different tissue distribution profiles and exhibit subtle differences in their carbohydrate-binding specificities. Each family member may preferentially bind to a unique subset of cell surface glycoproteins.
Activity: Measured by its ability to agglutinate human red blood cells.
Sequence: Ala2-Ile250
Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20mM PB, 150mM NaCl, 2mM DTT; pH 7.4.
Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.
Reconstitution: Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.
Calculated MW: 26.0 kDa
Observed MW: 30 kDa
Storage: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.
Shipping: This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
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