Background: Type III collagen is an alpha1(III)-trimer, which forms 67 nm cross-banded fibrils. Typically it can be observed in skin, cartilage and vitreous body. Collagens consist of a family of highly specialized glycoproteins of which at least 16 genetically distinct types are known to date. The basal unit of a collagen molecule consists of a triple-helical structure formed by 3 alpha-chains. Predominant amino acids are glycine, proline and hydroxproline. Regularly also lysines and hydroxylysines occur, which are responsible for cross-linkage and glycosylation of the protein chains. Different composition of alpha-chains and different glycosylation contribute to the high variability of collagens in different tissues and organs. Rat collagen type III 100%, rat collagen I <0.1%; rat collagen type V <10%; rat elastin <0.1% (solid phase RIA at 1:50 dilution).
Positive Control: Rat skin or liver.
Immunogen: Purified collagen type III from rat skin.
Purification Method: affinity purified antibody lyophilized from phosphate buffered solution; no BSA and preservative added!.
Concentration: app. 1 mg/ml.
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UniProt: P13941 (CO3A1_RAT.
Caution: *These antibodies are intended for in vitro research use only. They must not be used for clinical diagnostics and not for in vivo experiments in humans or animals.
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