Thermo Fisher Scientific CATSPER3 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:2,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Fusion protein corresponding to a region derived from internal residues of human cation channel, sperm associated 3

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.3 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4, with 40% glycerol

Contains

0.05% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2635827

Product Specific Information

The antibody detects endogenous levels of total CATSPER3 protein.

Target Information

CatSpers (cation channel, sperm associated proteins) are ion transport proteins located on the surface of sperm cells in the principal piece of the sperm tail. CatSpers are vital to sperm motility, fertilization and cAMP-mediated calcium influx in sperm. There are four CatSper proteins in mammalian sperm, namely CatSper (or CatSper1), CatSper2, CatSper3 and CatSper4. CatSper proteins contain a single, six-transmembrane-spanning segment and exhibit the voltage-dependent Ca2+ channel four-repeat structure. CatSper proteins are believed to assemble into a heterotetrameric complex, forming an alkalinization-activated Ca2+-selective channel. Mutations in any of the genes encoding CatSper family proteins can result in male infertility. CatSper3 plays an important role in the hyperactivated motility of sperm cells, a process that is required in the preparation of sperm for fertilization.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.