OAS3 Antibody (C-term)
Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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| WB, E |
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Primary Accession | Q9Y6K5 |
Reactivity | Human |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Calculated MW | 121170 Da |
Antigen Region | 1056-1087 aa |
Gene ID | 4940 |
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Other Names | 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthase 3, (2-5')oligo(A) synthase 3, 2-5A synthase 3, p100 OAS, p100OAS, OAS3 |
Target/Specificity | This OAS3 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 1056-1087 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human OAS3. |
Dilution | WB~~1:1000 |
Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS. |
Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
Precautions | OAS3 Antibody (C-term) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | OAS3 |
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Function | Interferon-induced, dsRNA-activated antiviral enzyme which plays a critical role in cellular innate antiviral response. In addition, it may also play a role in other cellular processes such as apoptosis, cell growth, differentiation and gene regulation. Synthesizes preferentially dimers of 2'-5'-oligoadenylates (2-5A) from ATP which then bind to the inactive monomeric form of ribonuclease L (RNase L) leading to its dimerization and subsequent activation. Activation of RNase L leads to degradation of cellular as well as viral RNA, resulting in the inhibition of protein synthesis, thus terminating viral replication. Can mediate the antiviral effect via the classical RNase L-dependent pathway or an alternative antiviral pathway independent of RNase L. Displays antiviral activity against Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), Dengue virus, Sindbis virus (SINV) and Semliki forest virus (SFV). |
Cellular Location | Cytoplasm. Nucleus. |
Tissue Location | Present at high level in placenta trophoblast. |

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Background
OAS3 is an interferon inducible protein that belongs to the 2-5A synthetase family, may play a role in mediating resistance to virus infection, control of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. OAS3 synthesizes preferentially dimeric 2',5'-oligoadenylate molecules. GTP can be an alternative substrate. OAS3 binds double-stranded RNA and polymerizes ATP into PPP(A2'P5'A)N oligomers, which activate the latent RNase L that, when activated, cleaves single-stranded RNAs. The protein is present at high level in placenta trophoblast.
References
Ito, M., et al., Cancer Res. 61(5):2038-2046 (2001). Rebouillat, D., et al., Genomics 70(2):232-240 (2000). Rebouillat, D., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 274(3):1557-1565 (1999).

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