The cDNAs contained a 591-bp open reading frame encoding 9aa residues of the signal peptide and 188 residues of the mature TIMP3 polypeptide.
Both the nucleotide sequence and the deduced translation product of the TIMP3 cDNA had a high degree of similarity to the TIMP1 and TIMP2 gene products, including 12 conserved cysteinyl residues at the same relative positions.
The TIMP3 gene is expressed in many tissues, with highest expression in the placenta.
Wilde et al.
(1994) cloned and sequenced TIMP3 from phorbol ester-differentiated cells stimulated with bacterial lipopolysaccharide.
The open reading frame encoded a 211aa precursor, including a 23-residue secretion signal.
The mature polypeptide had a calculated molecular weight of 21.6kD.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100 Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.