Anti-Desmoglein-3, clone 5G11 Antibody

Desmoglein-3 (DSG3) is a calcium binding membrane protein that is localized desmosome cellular junctions and interacts with plaque proteins and intermediate filaments at cell-cell adhesion points. Desmosomes are cell-cell junctions between epithelial, myocardial and other cells types. Strong intercellular adhesion is critical for tissues that experience mechanical stress, such as the skin and heart. Desmosomes provide adhesive strength to tissues by anchoring desmosomal cadherins of neighboring cells to the intermediate filament cytoskeleton. It is thought that raft membrane microdomains play a role in desmosome homeostasis by regulating the dynamics of desmosome assembly and disassembly. In human keratinocytes, Desmoglein-3 (DSG3) is raft associated and disruption of rafts prevents desmosome assembly. Desmoglein-3 is one of four sister proteins in the desmoglein family. Desmoglein-3 is also the autoantigen for Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) a lethal skin disease that is a result of autoantibodies against Desmoglein-3.

Recombinant protein corresponding to human Desmoglein-3.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Isocitrate Desmoglein-3 in human scalp hair follicles and epidermal inclusions (Wu, H., et al. (2003). J Invest Dermatology. 120(6):1152-1157).
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Isocitrate Desmoglein-3 in in human adult skin tissue (Wu, H., et al. (2013). New England Journal of Med. 343(1):31-35).

Research Category
Cell Structure

Research Sub Category
Adhesion (CAMs)

This Anti-Desmoglein-3, clone 5G11 Antibody is validated for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) for the detection of Desmoglein-3.

Evaluated by Immunohistochemistry in human tonsil and human skin tissue.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:50 dilution of this antibody detected Desmoglein-3 in human tonsil and human skin tissue.

107 kDa calculated

Replaces: MABT470

Protein G Purified

Format: Purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

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