Anti-Placental protein 17

The Uses of Anti-Placental protein 17

ANTI-PLIN3 antibody produced in rabbit is used for Immuno-precipitation.
Anti-M6PRBP1 antibody produced in rabbit, a Prestige Antibody, is developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org). Each antibody is tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues. These images can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. The antibodies are also tested using immunofluorescence and western blotting. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit .

General Description

PLIN3 (perilipin 3) is a lipid droplet-associated protein, which is highly expressed, especially in adipocytes. It is a member of the PAT (perilipin, adipophilin, and the tail-interacting protein) family of proteins, which includes five members. The N-terminal of this protein contains PAT-1 domain, and the C-terminal contains the PAT-2 domain. Both these domains are highly conserved regions. It has a molecular weight of 47kDa.

Biochem/physiol Actions

PLIN3 (perilipin 3) and coatomer GTPases are responsinble for increased oxidation of fat in skeletal muscle tissues, post-exercise and lipolytic stimulation. Thus, in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), these together are involved in the control of lipolysis and triglyceride storage. In neutrophils derived from HL-60 cell line, PLIN3 is responsible for the synthesis of cytoplasmic lipid droplets (LDs). It is also involved in the biogenesis and secretion of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). It promotes the replication of HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus) and vaccinia virus, but inhibits protein synthesis of Sendai virus, thus, acting as a viral restriction factor.