Application

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryDevelopmental Signaling

This Anti-Shank3 Antibody, clone 16E2.3 is validated for use in Western Blotting for the detection of Shank3.

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General description

SH3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains protein 3 (UniProt Q9BYB0; also known as Proline rich synapse associated protein 2, ProSAP2, Shank postsynaptic density protein, Shank3) is encoded by the SHANK3 (also known as DEL22q13.3, PROSAP2, PSAP2, SCZD15, SPANK-2) gene (Gene ID 85358) in human. Shank3/ProSAP2 belongs to the ProSAP/Shank family of scaffolding proteins, which are important dendritic spines postsynaptic density (PSD) complex components that play an important role in linking membrane glutamate receptors to intracellular signaling proteins and actin cytoskeleton. Shank proteins interact with adaptor proteins and assembles glutamate receptors at the postsynaptic membrane via multiple domains, including ankyrin repeat, proline-rich, SH3, PSD95/disc-large/zona occludens-1 (PDZ), and SAM domains. Shanks, together with the adaptor protein Homer and the endocytic vesicle-associated protein dynamin-3, are required for proper localization of the endocytic zone in close proximity to the PSD. Shank-3 induces formation of functional dendritic spines in aspiny cerebellar neurons, whereas Shank-3 knockdown results in reduced spine density and size in cultured hippocampal neurons. SHANK3 gene mutations are known causes of mental retardation and autism spectrum disorders.

Immunogen

GST-tagged recombinant protein corresponding to the C-terminal half of human Shank3.

Epitope: Internal (C-terminal half)

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Protein G Purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG2aκ antibody in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 0.2 µg/mL of this antibody detected Shank3 in 10 µg of mouse brain tissue lysate.

Specificity

Expected to react with both isoform 1 (A) and 2 (B).

Storage and Stability

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

Target description

~185 kDa observed. Multiplet banding pattern as a result of isoforms and/or posttranslational modifications. Uncharacterized band(s) may appear in some lysates.