Collagen III Antibody
(Synonyms: COL 3A1; COL3A1; Collagen alpha 1(III) chain; Collagen III alpha 1 chain precursor; Collagen III alpha 1 polypeptide; Collagen type III alpha 1 (Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV autosomal dominant); Collagen type III alpha 1; Collagen type III alpha; EDS4A; Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV, autosomal dominant; Fetal collagen; Type III collagen; CO3A1_HUMAN; Collagen alpha-1(III) chain; Type III collagen; type III preprocollagen alpha 1 chain.)Based on 1 publication(s) in Google Scholar
Collagen III Antibody is a Rabbit-derived and non-conjugated IgG polyclonal antibody, targeting to Collagen III.
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Host:
Rabbit
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Isotype:
IgG
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Application:
WB, ELISA, IHC-P, IHC-F, ICC/IF
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Reactivity :
Human, Dog, Rabbit
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Formulation:
Supplied in 0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.03% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.
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Conjugation:
Non-conjugated
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Collagen III Antibody
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Applications
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WB
WB: Western Blot
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ELISA
ELISA: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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IHC-P
IHC-P: Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin
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IHC-F
IHC-F: Immunohistochemistry-Frozen
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ICC/IF
ICC/IF: Immunocytochemistry/
Immunofluorescence |
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| Dilution Ratio | 1:500-2000 | 1:5000-10000 | 1:100-500 | 1:100-500 | 1:100-500 |
Product Details
Collagen III Antibody is a Rabbit-derived and non-conjugated IgG polyclonal antibody, targeting to Collagen III.
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Host Rabbit
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Clonality Polyclonal
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Species ReactivityHuman, Dog, Rabbit Predicted Reactivity: Mouse,Rat,Chicken,CowNote: The predicted reactivity is for reference only and should not be considered a guarantee of product performance.
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Observed Molecular WeightObserved band size: 139-150 kDaNote: Due to possible protein modifications or aggregation, the molecular weight should be confirmed by actual measurement, and the predicted value is for reference only.
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Calculated Molecular Weight Predicted band size: 117kDa
KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human Collagen alpha 1(III) chain: 1301-1400/1466
Endogenous
affinity purified
Non-conjugated
Unmodified
IgG
Product Properties
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Appearance
Solution
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Formulation
Supplied in 0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.03% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.
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Concentration
Batch-dependent, Please check the COA for the concentration of each lot. Check Lot Concentration
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Storage & Stability
Stored at -20°C for 1 year. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.
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Shipping
Shipping with blue ice.
Publications (1)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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PLoS One
A bioactive hydrogel integrating bFGF/VEGFA gene-loaded nanoparticles and platelet-rich plasma for accelerated full-thickness skin wound healing. [Abstract]2026 May 26;21(5):e0350087. PMID: 42189841
Verification Images
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Immunocytochemistry analysis of Hela cells labeling Collagen III with Collagen III Antibody (HY-P81101) at 1/100 dilution. Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes at room temperature, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 in PBS for 15 minutes at room temperature, then blocked with quick block buffer for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cells were then incubated with Collagen III Antibody (HY-P81101) at 1/100 dilution in quick block buffer overnight at 4 ℃. AF488-conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HY-P8002, Green) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control. The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
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Immunocytochemistry analysis of MCF-7 cells labeling Collagen III with Collagen III Antibody (HY-P81101) at 1/100 dilution. Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes at room temperature, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 in PBS for 15 minutes at room temperature, then blocked with quick block buffer for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cells were then incubated with Collagen III Antibody (HY-P81101) at 1/100 dilution in quick block buffer overnight at 4 ℃. AF488-conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HY-P8002, Green) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control. The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
Background
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Function
Collagen III (COL3A1) is a fibrillar extracellular matrix collagen synthesized as pre-procollagen and enriched in extensible tissues, including skin, blood vessels, intestine, uterus, and lung[1]. Mechanistically, collagen III regulates collagen I fibrillogenesis, fibril diameter, extracellular matrix architecture, and tissue mechanical integrity[2][3]. In wound models, collagen III supports re-epithelialization and limits scar-associated collagen fiber alignment, while reduced collagen III increases myofibroblast differentiation and scar deposition[4][5]. In disease models, COL3A1 mutations or deficiency produce vascular and dermal fragility resembling vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome[6][7]. Compared with collagen I, collagen III functions less as a dominant tensile scaffold and more as a fibril-network modifier that controls matrix organization, mechanosensing, and repair quality[2][3][4]. For experimental applications, the collagen III N-propeptide cysteine-rich domain attenuates TGFβ signaling and suppresses fibroblast activation, supporting its use as a mechanistic inhibitor tool in fibrosis and scarring studies[8].
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Subcellular Localization
Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix
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Isoforms & Post-Translational Modification
P02461 has 2 isomers: P02461-1: 138564 Da (predicted); P02461-2: 111907 Da (predicted).
Proline residues at the third position of the tripeptide repeating unit (G-X-Y) are hydroxylated in some or all of the chains;O-linked glycan consists of a Glc-Gal disaccharide bound to the oxygen atom of a post-translationally added hydroxyl group -
Subunit
Trimers of identical alpha 1(III) chains. The chains are linked to each other by interchain disulfide bonds. Trimers are also cross-linked via hydroxylysines. Interacts with ADGRG1 (PubMed:28258187)
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SwissProt ID
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Synonyms
COL 3A1; COL3A1; Collagen alpha 1(III) chain; Collagen III alpha 1 chain precursor; Collagen III alpha 1 polypeptide; Collagen type III alpha 1 (Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV autosomal dominant); Collagen type III alpha 1; Collagen type III alpha; EDS4A; Ehlers Danlos syndrome type IV, autosomal dominant; Fetal collagen; Type III collagen; CO3A1_HUMAN; Collagen alpha-1(III) chain; Type III collagen; type III preprocollagen alpha 1 chain.
Documentation
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Data Sheet (262 KB)
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SDS (254 KB)
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User Guide for Antibodies (1077 KB)
[1]. Kuivaniemi H, et al. Type III collagen (COL3A1): Gene and protein structure, tissue distribution, and associated diseases. Gene. 2019 Jul 30;707:151-171. [Content Brief]
[2]. Liu X, et al. Type III collagen is crucial for collagen I fibrillogenesis and for normal cardiovascular development. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1997 Mar 4;94(5):1852-6. [Content Brief]
[3]. Wang C, et al. Type III collagen is a key regulator of the collagen fibrillar structure and biomechanics of articular cartilage and meniscus. Matrix Biol. 2020 Jan;85-86:47-67. [Content Brief]
[4]. Stewart DC, et al. Type III Collagen Regulates Matrix Architecture and Mechanosensing during Wound Healing. J Invest Dermatol. 2025 Apr;145(4):919-938.e14. [Content Brief]
[5]. Volk SW, et al. Diminished type III collagen promotes myofibroblast differentiation and increases scar deposition in cutaneous wound healing. Cells Tissues Organs. 2011;194(1):25-37. [Content Brief]
[6]. D'hondt S, et al. Type III collagen affects dermal and vascular collagen fibrillogenesis and tissue integrity in a mutant Col3a1 transgenic mouse model. Matrix Biol. 2018 Sep;70:72-83. [Content Brief]
[7]. Schwarze U, et al. Haploinsufficiency for one COL3A1 allele of type III procollagen results in a phenotype similar to the vascular form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV. Am J Hum Genet. 2001 Nov;69(5):989-1001. [Content Brief]
[8]. Brisson BK, et al. Cysteine-rich domain of type III collagen N-propeptide inhibits fibroblast activation by attenuating TGFβ signaling. Matrix Biol. 2022 May;109:19-33. [Content Brief]