DcR3 Antibody: Apoptosis is induced by certain cytokines including TNF and Fas ligand in the TNF family through their death domain containing receptors. Several novel members in the TNFR family including DR3, DR4, DR5, and DR6 were recently discovered and function as cell death receptors. Two decoy receptors, DcR1 and DcR2, were recently identified to compete with DR4 and DR5 for their ligand TRAIL binding. A novel decoy receptor was more recently discovered and designated DcR3 and TR6, respectively,. Unlike DcR1 and DcR2, DcR3 is a soluble rather than a membrane associated molecule. DcR3 binds to FasL and LIGHT and inhibits FasL and LIGHT induced apoptosis. DcR3 transcript is expressed in a number of lung and colon carcinomas and in some normal tissues.1) Pitti RM, Marsters SA, Lawrence DA, Roy M, Kischkel FC, Dowd P, Huang A, Donahue CJ, Sherwood SW, Baldwin DT, Godowski PJ, Wood WI, Gurney AL, Hillan KJ, Cohen RL, Goddard AD, Botstein D, Ashkenazi A. Genomic amplification of a decoy receptor for Fas ligand in lung and colon cancer. Nature 1998;396:699-703
Immunogen
DcR3 antibody was raised against a peptide corresponding to amino acids near the amino terminus of human DcR3 precursor. The immunogen is located within the first 50 amino acids of DcR3.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC-PWB
DcR3 antibody can be used for detection of DcR3 expression by Western blot 0.5 μg/mL. An approximately 33 kDa band can be detected. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 1 μg/mL.:
Immunohistochemistry of DcR3 in human heart tissue with DcR3 antibody at 1 μg/mL.
Application
Western blot analysis of DcR3 in human heart (H), brain (B), and kidney (K) tissue lysates with DcR3 antibody at 1:500 dilution.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1301 - Human Heart Tissue Lysate
Application Notes
DcR3 antibody can be used for detection of DcR3 expression by Western blot 0.5 μg/mL. An approximately 33 kDa band can be detected. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 1 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
DcR3 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
DcR3 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.