The WNT gene family consists of structurally related genes
which encode secreted signaling proteins. These proteins have been
implicated in oncogenesis and in several developmental processes,
including regulation of cell fate and patterning during
embryogenesis. This gene is a member of the WNT gene family. It
encodes a protein which shows 98% amino acid identity to mouse Wnt3
protein, and 84% to human WNT3A protein, another WNT gene product.
The mouse studies show the requirement of Wnt3 in primary axis
formation in the mouse. Studies of the gene expression suggest that
this gene may play a key role in some cases of human breast,
rectal, lung, and gastric cancer through activation of the
WNT-beta-catenin-TCF signaling pathway. This gene is clustered with
WNT15, another family member, in the chromosome 17q21 region.1) Nikopensius, T., et al. Birth Defects Res. PartClin. Mol. Teratol. 88(9):748-756(2010)
Immunogen
This WNT3 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 155-184 amino acids from the Central region of human WNT3.
Western blot analysis in CEM cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store 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.