IHC/IF: Detects RMDN3 in paraffin-embedded tissues (e.g., liver cancer, lung adenocarcinoma) and cell lines (U2OS) .
Flow Cytometry: Used to study RMDN3-VAPB interactions in mitochondrial ROS-induced ER-mitochondria contact sites (MERCs) .
Western Blot: Validates FITC conjugation efficiency and antibody specificity .
Role in MERCs: RMDN3 phosphorylation at T160 enhances binding to VAPB, promoting MERCs formation under mitochondrial oxidative stress. This facilitates lipid radical transfer to the ER, reducing mitochondrial toxicity .
Calcium Regulation: RMDN3 knockdown reduces mitochondrial calcium uptake during rotenone/antimycin A treatment .
Apoptosis: Overexpression induces apoptosis in keratinocytes, suggesting therapeutic relevance .
FITC conjugation involves:
Antibody Preparation: Dialysis into reaction buffer (pH 9.5) to remove sodium azide .
FITC Reaction: Incubation with FITC (40–80 µg per mg antibody) in DMSO for 1 hour .
Quality Control: