| Code | CSB-RA699863A0HU |
| Size | US$210 |
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| Application | Recommended Dilution |
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| IHC | 1:50-1:200 |
Complement C3 stands as the central component of the complement system, a critical arm of innate immunity that bridges inflammatory responses, pathogen clearance, and tissue homeostasis. Through proteolytic cleavage, C3 generates multiple bioactive fragments including the anaphylatoxin C3a, the opsonin C3b, and downstream products such as C3d and C3dg, each serving distinct immunological functions. Beyond classical immunity, C3 has emerged as a key player in neuroscience research, where complement-mediated synaptic pruning influences neural development and neurodegenerative disease progression.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, clone 8C3, offers researchers the reproducibility essential for longitudinal studies and multi-site collaborations. Generated against a synthetic peptide derived from human C3/C3a, the antibody's sequence-defined nature ensures consistent performance across experiments, eliminating the lot-to-lot variability that can complicate data interpretation when studying this extensively processed protein.
Validation in immunohistochemistry demonstrates reliable detection in paraffin-embedded human liver tissue, a physiologically relevant sample type given that hepatocytes serve as the primary source of circulating C3. Testing at 1:100 dilution using citrate buffer antigen retrieval and HRP-polymer detection yielded clear staining, with the recommended working range of 1:50 to 1:200 providing flexibility to optimize signal intensity for different tissue contexts. The antibody is also validated for ELISA applications, supporting quantitative complement studies.
Whether investigating complement activation in hepatic inflammation, exploring C3 fragment deposition in neurological tissues, or characterizing immune responses in disease models, this antibody provides a dependable tool for researchers working at the intersection of immunology and neuroscience.
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