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AB181147

Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988]

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Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (ab181147) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting C3/C3b in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), ICC/IF. Suitable for Human.

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CPAMD1, C3, Complement C3, C3 and PZP-like alpha-2-macroglobulin domain-containing protein 1

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)

Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of HepG2 (Human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling C3 with purified ab181147 at 1/20 dilution (5 μg/mL) (Red). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% Methanol. A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) secondary antibody was used at 1/2000. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Black). Unlabeled control - Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Blue).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of HepG2 (Human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling C3 with purified ab181147 at 1/250 dilution (0.4 μg/mL). Cells were fixed in 100% Methanol and permeabilized with None. Cells were counterstained with ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) 1/200 (2.5 μg/mL). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1000 (2 μg/mL) dilution. DAPI (blue) was used as nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.

Western blot - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)
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Western blot - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)

The molecular weights observed are consistent with what have been described in the literature (PMID : 23619360)

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Western blot - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (ab181147) at 1/1000 dilution

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HepG2 (Human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

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Human plasma lysate at 20 µg

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Human serum lysate at 20 µg

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Human spinal cord lysate at 20 µg

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Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP) with minimal cross-reactivity with human IgG at 1/2000 dilution

Predicted band size: 187 kDa

Observed band size: 115 kDa,34 kDa,40 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)
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Western blot - Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (AB181147)

C3 western blot using anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] ab181147. Publication image and figure legend from Schäfer, N., Rasras, A., et al., 2021, Front Immunol, PubMed 34819935.

ab181147 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab181147 please see the product overview.

C3aR expression was time-dependently regulated in FHR-3 stressed ARPE-19 cells. (A)C3AR mRNA expression was decreased after 5 h and increased after 24 h FHR-3 incubation. This effect could be confirmed on protein level : (B) Western blots of ARPE-19 cell lysates showed a tendency for decreased C3aR levels (54 kDa) 5 h after FHR-3 treatment. Supplementary Figure 1M shows full Western blots. (C) Decreased C3aR protein levels were detected by immunofluorescence using a specific anti-C3aR antibody (red) after 5 h FHR-3 incubation (upper panels), whereas no differences between FHR-3 stressed and unstressed controls were observed after 24 h (lower panels). Scale bars 40 μm. w/o untreated control (dotted line). Mean with standard deviation is shown. *p < 0.05. (A) Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test (n = 3); (B) Ordinary one-way ANOVA, Turkey's multiple comparisons test (n = 3).

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR2988

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Specificity

Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species. Please contact us for more information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-C3 antibody [EPR2988] (ab181147) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human samples.

What is the molecular weight of C3/C3b?
Anti-C3 [EPR2988] (ab181147) specifically detects a band for C3/C3b (UniProt: P01024) at a molecular weight of 187kDa.

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR2988] also available for your convenience: ab181147, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab196458, Alexa Fluor® 647 - ab196639, Alexa Fluor® 594 - ab198517, Carrier free - ab240245, APC - ab319317, PE - ab319455, Alexa Fluor® 555 - ab319950

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Complement component 3 (C3) commonly known as C3 complement is a central protein in the complement system which plays a significant role in immune response. C3b a fragment of C3 is produced when C3 undergoes cleavage. C3 is a large protein with a mass of approximately 185 kDa. The liver primarily secretes C3 into the bloodstream. It circulates in the plasma and is found in high concentration making it one of the most abundant components of the complement system.
Biological function summary

Complement component C3 forms part of the innate immune system by promoting opsonization which enhances phagocytosis of pathogens. C3b binds to pathogens' surfaces facilitating their recognition by phagocytes. C3 as part of a complex with C3 convertase also has a role in amplifying the activation of the complement cascade. The proteolytic cleavage of C3 into C3b and C3a leads to the activation of other components forming the membrane attack complex and orchestrating inflammation.

Pathways

The complement component C3 functions within both the classical and alternative complement pathways. It acts as a convergence point where the complement activation pathways meet. C3 is activated into C3b and C3a which are key to amplifying the cascade. Furthermore C3 interacts with proteins such as factor B and factor D in the alternative pathway and C4 and C2 in the classical pathway facilitating the formation of C3 convertase necessary for pathway progression.

Complement C3 shows associations with immune-related and inflammatory diseases. Deficiencies or malfunctions of complement C3 can lead to increased susceptibility to infections due to impaired opsonization and clearance of pathogens. Additionally overactivation of the complement system involving C3 can contribute to autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus. Other proteins linked to these diseases include C4 in lupus and factor H in age-related macular degeneration which controls complement pathway activation.

Product protocols

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Target data

Precursor of non-enzymatic components of the classical, alternative, lectin and GZMK complement pathways, which consist in a cascade of proteins that leads to phagocytosis and breakdown of pathogens and signaling that strengthens the adaptive immune system.. Complement C3b. Non-enzymatic component of C5 convertase (PubMed : 28264884, PubMed : 31507604, PubMed : 3653927, PubMed : 3897448). Generated following cleavage by C3 convertase, it covalently attaches to the surface of pathogens, where it acts as an opsonin that marks the surface of antigens for removal (PubMed : 28264884, PubMed : 31507604, PubMed : 3653927, PubMed : 3897448, PubMed : 833545, PubMed : 8349625). Complement C3b binds covalently via its reactive thioester, to cell surface carbohydrates or immune aggregates (PubMed : 6903192). Together with complement C4b, it then recruits the serine protease complement C2b to form the C5 convertase, which cleaves and activate C5, the next component of the complement pathways (PubMed : 12878586, PubMed : 18204047, PubMed : 2387864). In the alternative complement pathway, recruits the serine protease CFB to form the C5 convertase that cleaves and activates C5 (PubMed : 624565, PubMed : 6554279).. C3a anaphylatoxin. Mediator of local inflammatory process released following cleavage by C3 convertase (PubMed : 6968751, PubMed : 37169960, PubMed : 37852260). Acts by binding to its receptor, C3AR1, activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling, promoting the phosphorylation, ARRB2-mediated internalization and endocytosis of C3AR1 (PubMed : 8702752, PubMed : 37169960, PubMed : 37852260). C3a anaphylatoxin stimulates the activation of immune cells such as mast cells and basophilic leukocytes to release inflammation agents, such as cytokines, chemokines and histamine, which promote inflammation development (PubMed : 23383423). Also acts as potent chemoattractant for the migration of macrophages and neutrophils to the inflamed tissues, resulting in neutralization of the inflammatory triggers by multiple ways, such as phagocytosis and generation of reactive oxidants (PubMed : 23383423, PubMed : 342601, PubMed : 5778786).. Acylation stimulating protein. Adipogenic hormone that stimulates triglyceride synthesis and glucose transport in adipocytes, regulating fat storage and playing a role in postprandial triglyceride clearance (PubMed : 10432298, PubMed : 15833747, PubMed : 16333141, PubMed : 19615750, PubMed : 2909530, PubMed : 8376604, PubMed : 9059512). Appears to stimulate triglyceride synthesis via activation of the PLC, MAPK and AKT signaling pathways (PubMed : 16333141). Acts by binding to its receptor, C5AR2, activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling, promoting the phosphorylation, ARRB2-mediated internalization and endocytosis of C5AR2 (PubMed : 11773063, PubMed : 12540846, PubMed : 19615750). In contrast to C3a anaphylatoxin peptide, does not show pro-inflammatory activity (PubMed : 37852260).. C3-beta-c. Acts as a chemoattractant for neutrophils in chronic inflammation.
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Publications (12)

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Haematologica : PubMed40820810

2025

KLF4 overexpression protects against complement-mediated endothelial injury in transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy.

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Shuhui Jiang,Jiaqian Qi,Tingting Pan,Zhenzhen Yao,Siyi Lu,Yifei Han,Depei Wu,Yue Han

Frontiers in molecular biosciences 12:1557843 PubMed40144021

2025

Integrative multi-omics analysis and machine learning refine global histone modification features in prostate cancer.

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XiaoFeng He,QinTao Ge,WenYang Zhao,Chao Yu,HuiMing Bai,XiaoTong Wu,Jing Tao,WenHao Xu,Yunhua Qiu,Lei Chen,JianFeng Yang

British journal of pharmacology 182:1683-1703 PubMed39815423

2025

Actions of dexmedetomidine in regulating NLRP3 in postoperative cognitive dysfunction in aged mice via the autophagy-lysosome pathway.

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Zhi Wang,Li-Na Zhang,Ting Wu,Xu Pan,Le Li,Xin Yang,Miao Zhang,Ying Liu,Yong Liu

PloS one 19:e0307577 PubMed39739680

2025

Immune cell infiltration and modulation of the blood-brain barrier in a guinea pig model of tuberculosis: Observations without evidence of bacterial dissemination to the brain.

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Amanda S Latham,Charlize E Geer,David F Ackart,Kristin N Weninger,Chase C Gross,Brendan K Podell,Randall J Basaraba,Julie A Moreno

International journal of molecular sciences 25: PubMed39457022

2024

C3a Mediates Endothelial Barrier Disruption in Brain-Derived, but Not Retinal, Human Endothelial Cells.

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Hannah Nora Wolf,Larissa Guempelein,Juliane Schikora,Diana Pauly

Folia neuropathologica 61:273-290 PubMed37818688

2023

Astragaloside IV inhibits experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by modulating the polarization of both microglia/macrophages and astrocytes.

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Jingwen Yu,Bingtao Mu,Minfang Guo,Chunyun Liu,Tao Meng,Yuqing Yan,Lijuan Song,Jiezhong Yu,Gajendra Kumar,Cungen Ma

Science advances 8:eabm8783 PubMed36306365

2022

Identification and characterization of circulating immune complexes in IgA nephropathy.

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Yasuyuki Matsumoto,Rajindra P Aryal,Jamie Heimburg-Molinaro,Simon S Park,Walter J Wever,Sylvain Lehoux,Kathrin Stavenhagen,Joanna A E van Wijk,Irma Van Die,Arlene B Chapman,Elliot L Chaikof,Richard D Cummings

Frontiers in immunology 12:769242 PubMed34819935

2021

Complement Factor H-Related 3 Enhanced Inflammation and Complement Activation in Human RPE Cells.

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Nicole Schäfer,Anas Rasras,Delia M Ormenisan,Sabine Amslinger,Volker Enzmann,Herbert Jägle,Diana Pauly

American journal of physiology. Renal physiology 320:F1174-F1190 PubMed33998295

2021

Aberrant activation of the complement system in renal grafts is mediated by cold storage.

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Sorena Lo,Li Jiang,Savannah Stacks,Haixia Lin,Nirmala Parajuli

Central-European journal of immunology 46:17-26 PubMed33897280

2021

LncRNA MIAT enhances systemic lupus erythematosus by upregulating CFHR5 expression via miR-222 degradation.

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Yali Zhang,Liyi Xie,Wanhong Lu,Jing Lv,Yan Li,Yaozhong Shao,Jiping Sun
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