General Information

Product

cKit Antibody

Description

Affinity Purified Tyrosine-protein kinase Kit Antibody Mid-Region

Verified Applications

ELISA, IHC, IP, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Dog, Human, Monkey, Pig

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 430-480 on human Tyrosine-Kinase c-Kit protein.

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Immunoglobulin

IgG

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

Mid-Region

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P10721

Overview

Tyrosine-protein kinase that acts as cell-surface receptor for the cytokine KITLG/SCF and plays an essential role in the regulation of cell survival and proliferation, hematopoiesis, stem cell maintenance, gametogenesis, mast cell development, migration and function, and in melanogenesis. In response to KITLG/SCF binding, KIT can activate several signaling pathways. Phosphorylates PIK3R1, PLCG1, SH2B2/APS and CBL. Activates the AKT1 signaling pathway by phosphorylation of PIK3R1, the regulatory subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Activated KIT also transmits signals via GRB2 and activation of RAS, RAF1 and the MAP kinases MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1. Promotes activation of STAT family members STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A and STAT5B. Activation of PLCG1 leads to the production of the cellular signaling molecules diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. KIT signaling is modulated by protein phosphatases, and by rapid internalization and degradation of the receptor. Activated KIT promotes phosphorylation of the protein phosphatases PTPN6/SHP-1 and PTPRU, and of the transcription factors STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A and STAT5B. Promotes phosphorylation of PIK3R1, CBL, CRK (isoform Crk-II), LYN, MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1, PLCG1, SRC and SHC1. Present in an inactive conformation in the absence of bound ligand. KITLG/SCF binding leads to dimerization and activation by autophosphorylation on tyrosine residues. Activity is down-regulated by PRKCA-mediated phosphorylation on serine residues. Inhibited by imatinib/STI-571 (Gleevec) and sunitinib; these compounds maintain the kinase in an inactive conformation.

Molecular Function

ATB binding; Cytokine binding; Metal ion binding; Stem cell factor receptor activity; Receptor signaling protein tyrosine kinase activity

Subcellular Location

Isoform 1 : Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Isoform 2 : Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Isoform 3 : Cytoplasm

Expression

Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are detected in spermatogonia and Leydig cells. Isoform 3 is detected in round spermatids, elongating spermatids and spermatozoa (at protein level). Widely expressed. Detected in the hematopoietic system, the gastrointestinal system, in melanocytes and in germ cells.

Structure

Monomer in the absence of bound KITLG/SCF. Homodimer in the presence of bound KITLG/SCF, forming a heterotetramer with two KITLG/SCF molecules. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with the adapter proteins GRB2 and GRB7 (via SH2 domain), and SH2B2/APS. Interacts (via C-terminus) with MPDZ (via the tenth PDZ domain). Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with PIK3R1 and PIK3 catalytic subunit. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine) with CRK (isoform Crk-II), FYN, SHC1 and MATK/CHK (via SH2 domain). Interacts with LYN and FES/FPS. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with the protein phosphatases PTPN6/SHP-1 (via SH2 domain), PTPN11/SHP-2 (via SH2 domain) and PTPRU. Interacts with PLCG1. Interacts with DOK1 and TEC.

Alternative Nomenclature

c-Kit antibody

CD117 antigen antibody

KIT antibody

KIT oncogene antibody

Mast cell growth factor receptor antibody

p145 c-kit antibody

PBT antibody

Piebald trait protein antibody

Proto oncogene c Kit antibody

SCF Receptor antibody

SCFR antibody

soluble KIT variant 1 antibody

Steel Factor Receptor antibody

Stem cell factor receptor antibody

Tyrosine-protein kinase Kit antibody

v kit Hardy Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene like protein antibody

General Information

Product

cKit Antibody

Description

Affinity Purified Tyrosine-protein kinase Kit

Antibody C-epitope

Verified Applications

ELISA, IP, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Dog, Human, Monkey, Pig

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 915-965 on human Tyrosine-Kinase c-Kit protein.

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Immunoglobulin

IgG

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

C-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P10721

Overview

Tyrosine-protein kinase that acts as cell-surface receptor for the cytokine KITLG/SCF and plays an essential role in the regulation of cell survival and proliferation, hematopoiesis, stem cell maintenance, gametogenesis, mast cell development, migration and function, and in melanogenesis. In response to KITLG/SCF binding, KIT can activate several signaling pathways. Phosphorylates PIK3R1, PLCG1, SH2B2/APS and CBL. Activates the AKT1 signaling pathway by phosphorylation of PIK3R1, the regulatory subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Activated KIT also transmits signals via GRB2 and activation of RAS, RAF1 and the MAP kinases MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1. Promotes activation of STAT family members STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A and STAT5B. Activation of PLCG1 leads to the production of the cellular signaling molecules diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. KIT signaling is modulated by protein phosphatases, and by rapid internalization and degradation of the receptor. Activated KIT promotes phosphorylation of the protein phosphatases PTPN6/SHP-1 and PTPRU, and of the transcription factors STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A and STAT5B. Promotes phosphorylation of PIK3R1, CBL, CRK (isoform Crk-II), LYN, MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1, PLCG1, SRC and SHC1. Present in an inactive conformation in the absence of bound ligand. KITLG/SCF binding leads to dimerization and activation by autophosphorylation on tyrosine residues. Activity is down-regulated by PRKCA-mediated phosphorylation on serine residues. Inhibited by imatinib/STI-571 (Gleevec) and sunitinib; these compounds maintain the kinase in an inactive conformation.

Molecular Function

ATB binding; Cytokine binding; Metal ion binding; Stem cell factor receptor activity; Receptor signaling protein tyrosine kinase activity

Subcellular Location

Isoform 1 : Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Isoform 2 : Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Isoform 3 : Cytoplasm

Expression

Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are detected in spermatogonia and Leydig cells. Isoform 3 is detected in round spermatids, elongating spermatids and spermatozoa (at protein level). Widely expressed. Detected in the hematopoietic system, the gastrointestinal system, in melanocytes and in germ cells.

Structure

Monomer in the absence of bound KITLG/SCF. Homodimer in the presence of bound KITLG/SCF, forming a heterotetramer with two KITLG/SCF molecules. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with the adapter proteins GRB2 and GRB7 (via SH2 domain), and SH2B2/APS. Interacts (via C-terminus) with MPDZ (via the tenth PDZ domain). Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with PIK3R1 and PIK3 catalytic subunit. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine) with CRK (isoform Crk-II), FYN, SHC1 and MATK/CHK (via SH2 domain). Interacts with LYN and FES/FPS. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with the protein phosphatases PTPN6/SHP-1 (via SH2 domain), PTPN11/SHP-2 (via SH2 domain) and PTPRU. Interacts with PLCG1. Interacts with DOK1 and TEC.

Alternative Nomenclature

c-Kit antibody

CD117 antigen antibody

KIT antibody

KIT oncogene antibody

Mast cell growth factor receptor antibody

p145 c-kit antibody

PBT antibody

Piebald trait protein antibody

Proto oncogene c Kit antibody

SCF Receptor antibody

SCFR antibody

soluble KIT variant 1 antibody

Steel Factor Receptor antibody

Stem cell factor receptor antibody

Tyrosine-protein kinase Kit antibody

v kit Hardy Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene like protein antibody

General Information

Product

cKit Antibody

Description

Affinity Purified Tyrosine-protein kinase Kit

Antibody Extreme C-epitope

Verified Applications

ELISA, IP, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Dog, Human, Monkey, Pig

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 950-976 on human Tyrosine-Kinase c-Kit protein.

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Immunoglobulin

IgG

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

Extreme C-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P10721

Overview

Tyrosine-protein kinase that acts as cell-surface receptor for the cytokine KITLG/SCF and plays an essential role in the regulation of cell survival and proliferation, hematopoiesis, stem cell maintenance, gametogenesis, mast cell development, migration and function, and in melanogenesis. In response to KITLG/SCF binding, KIT can activate several signaling pathways. Phosphorylates PIK3R1, PLCG1, SH2B2/APS and CBL. Activates the AKT1 signaling pathway by phosphorylation of PIK3R1, the regulatory subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Activated KIT also transmits signals via GRB2 and activation of RAS, RAF1 and the MAP kinases MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1. Promotes activation of STAT family members STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A and STAT5B. Activation of PLCG1 leads to the production of the cellular signaling molecules diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. KIT signaling is modulated by protein phosphatases, and by rapid internalization and degradation of the receptor. Activated KIT promotes phosphorylation of the protein phosphatases PTPN6/SHP-1 and PTPRU, and of the transcription factors STAT1, STAT3, STAT5A and STAT5B. Promotes phosphorylation of PIK3R1, CBL, CRK (isoform Crk-II), LYN, MAPK1/ERK2 and/or MAPK3/ERK1, PLCG1, SRC and SHC1. Present in an inactive conformation in the absence of bound ligand. KITLG/SCF binding leads to dimerization and activation by autophosphorylation on tyrosine residues. Activity is down-regulated by PRKCA-mediated phosphorylation on serine residues. Inhibited by imatinib/STI-571 (Gleevec) and sunitinib; these compounds maintain the kinase in an inactive conformation.

Molecular Function

ATB binding; Cytokine binding; Metal ion binding; Stem cell factor receptor activity; Receptor signaling protein tyrosine kinase activity

Subcellular Location

Isoform 1 : Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Isoform 2 : Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Isoform 3 : Cytoplasm

Expression

Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are detected in spermatogonia and Leydig cells. Isoform 3 is detected in round spermatids, elongating spermatids and spermatozoa (at protein level). Widely expressed. Detected in the hematopoietic system, the gastrointestinal system, in melanocytes and in germ cells.

Structure

Monomer in the absence of bound KITLG/SCF. Homodimer in the presence of bound KITLG/SCF, forming a heterotetramer with two KITLG/SCF molecules. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with the adapter proteins GRB2 and GRB7 (via SH2 domain), and SH2B2/APS. Interacts (via C-terminus) with MPDZ (via the tenth PDZ domain). Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with PIK3R1 and PIK3 catalytic subunit. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine) with CRK (isoform Crk-II), FYN, SHC1 and MATK/CHK (via SH2 domain). Interacts with LYN and FES/FPS. Interacts (via phosphorylated tyrosine residues) with the protein phosphatases PTPN6/SHP-1 (via SH2 domain), PTPN11/SHP-2 (via SH2 domain) and PTPRU. Interacts with PLCG1. Interacts with DOK1 and TEC.

Alternative Nomenclature

c-Kit antibody

CD117 antigen antibody

KIT antibody

KIT oncogene antibody

Mast cell growth factor receptor antibody

p145 c-kit antibody

PBT antibody

Piebald trait protein antibody

Proto oncogene c Kit antibody

SCF Receptor antibody

SCFR antibody

soluble KIT variant 1 antibody

Steel Factor Receptor antibody

Stem cell factor receptor antibody

Tyrosine-protein kinase Kit antibody

v kit Hardy Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene like protein antibody

General Information

Product

Calcitonin Antibody

Verified Applications

ELISA, IP, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Pig, Rat

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 30-80 on human Calcitonin protein.

Accession #

GenBank: CAA26189.1

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Immunoglobulin

IgG

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

N-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunocytochemistry

1:100

Immunofluorescence

1:100

Immunohistochemistry

1:100

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P01258

Overview

Calcitonin causes a rapid but short-lived drop in the level of calcium and phosphate in blood by promoting the incorporation of those ions in the bones.

Katacalcin is a potent plasma calcium-lowering peptide.

Molecular Function

Hormone; Calcitonin receptor binding; Identical protein binding

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Structure

Belongs to calcitonin family; Signal domain

Alternative Nomenclature

Alpha CGRP antibody

CALC1 antibody

CALCA antibody

Calcitonin related polypeptide alpha antibody

CGRP1 antibody

CT antibody

Katacalcin antibody

KC antibody

General Information

Product

Calcitonin Antibody C-epitope

Verified Applications

ELISA, IHC, IP, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Pig, Rat

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 43-93 on human Calcitonin protein.

Accession #

GenBank: CAA26189.1

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

C-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

DB

1:10,000

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P01258

Overview

Calcitonin causes a rapid but short-lived drop in the level of calcium and phosphate in blood by promoting the incorporation of those ions in the bones.

Katacalcin is a potent plasma calcium-lowering peptide.

Molecular Function

Hormone; Calcitonin receptor binding; Identical protein binding

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Structure

Belongs to calcitonin family; Signal domain

Alternative Nomenclature

Alpha CGRP antibody

CALC1 antibody

CALCA antibody

calcitonin 1 antibody

calcitonin gene related peptide 1 antibody

Calcitonin related polypeptide alpha antibody

CGRP1 antibody

CT antibody

Katacalcin antibody

KC antibody

General Information

Product

Gastrin Antibody Affinity Purified

Description

Affinity Purified Gastrin Antibody N-epitope

Verified Applications

ELISA, IMM, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, Monkey

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 1-50 on human Gastrin preprotein.

Accession #

NCBI:  NP_000796.1

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Immunoglobulin

IgG

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

N-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

DB

1:10,000

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P01350

Overview

Gastrin stimulates the stomach mucosa to produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and the pancreas to secrete its digestive enzymes. It also stimulates smooth muscle contraction and increases blood circulation and water secretion in the stomach and intestine.

Molecular Function

Hormone Activity

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Expression

Abundantly expressed in the stomach and duodenum. Low levels in brain, ovary and pancreas.

Structure

Belongs to the gastrin/cholecytosokinin family

Alternative Nomenclature

Component II antibody

G14 antibody

G17 antibody

G34 antibody

G52 antibody

G6 antibody

GAS antibody

GAST antibody

gastrin antibody

Gastrin-14 antibody

Gastrin-17 antibody

Gastrin-34 antibody

Gastrin-52 antibody

Gastrin-6 antibody

Gastrin-71 antibody

General Information

Product

Gastrin Antibody Affinity Purified

Description

Affinity Purified Gastrin Antibody C-epitope

Verified Applications

CM, ELISA, ICC, IF, IHC, IMM, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, Monkey, Rat

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 50-100 on human Gastrin preprotein.

Accession #

NCBI:  NP_000796.1

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.55-0.75 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Immunoglobulin

IgG

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

C-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

Confocal Microscopy

1:50-1:200

DB

1:10,000

ELISA

1:10,000

Immunocytochemistry

1:50-1:200

Immunofluorescence

1:50-1:200

Immunohistochemistry

1:50-1:200

Immunoprecipitation

1:150

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P01350

Overview

Gastrin stimulates the stomach mucosa to produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and the pancreas to secrete its digestive enzymes. It also stimulates smooth muscle contraction and increases blood circulation and water secretion in the stomach and intestine.

Molecular Function

Hormone Activity

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Expression

Abundantly expressed in the stomach and duodenum. Low levels in brain, ovary and pancreas.

Structure

Belongs to the gastrin/cholecytosokinin family

Alternative Nomenclature

Component II antibody

G14 antibody

G17 antibody

G34 antibody

G52 antibody

G6 antibody

GAS antibody

GAST antibody

gastrin antibody

Gastrin-14 antibody

Gastrin-17 antibody

Gastrin-34 antibody

Gastrin-52 antibody

Gastrin-6 antibody

Gastrin-71 antibody

General Information

Product

Human Growth Hormone C-epitope

Verified Applications

CM, ELISA, ICC, IHC, IF, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

C-epitope synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 150-250 on human Growth Hormone beta subunit protein.

Accession #

GenBank: AAA72260

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.65-0.77 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

C-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

Confocal Microscopy

1:250

DB

1:50,000

ELISA

1:50,000

Immunocytochemistry

1:250

Immunohistochemistry

1:250

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

UPI000011EEA5

Overview

Plays an important role in growth control. Its major role in stimulating body growth is to stimulate the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF-1. It stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation of myoblasts. It also stimulates amino acid uptake and protein synthesis in muscle and other tissues.

Molecular Function

Metal-binding, Zinc

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Structure

Monomer, dimer, trimer, tetramer and pentamer, disulfide-linked or non-covalently associated, in homopolymeric and heteropolymeric combinations. Can also form a complex either with GHBP or with the alpha2-macroglobulin complex.

Alternative Nomenclature

GH 1 antibody

GH antibody

GH N antibody

Growth Hormone 1 antibody

Growth hormone 1 variant 2 antibody

Growth hormone antibody

Growth Hormone Pituitary antibody

HG1 antibody

HGHN antibody

IGHD1B antibody

Pituitary Growth Hormone antibody

RNGHGP antibody

Somatotropin C antibody

Somatotropin antibody

General Information

Product

Growth Hormone Antibody

Verified Applications

CM, ELISA, ICC, IHC, IF, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 1-60 on human Growth Hormone beta subunit protein.

Accession #

GenBank: AAA72260

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.65-0.77 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

N-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

Confocal Microscopy

1:250

DOT Blot

1:50,000

ELISA

1:5,000 - 1:10,000

Immunocytochemistry

1:250

Immunofluorescence

1:250

Immunohistochemistry

1:250

Western Blot

1:500 - 1:1,000

Protein

Uniprot #

UPI000011EEA5

Overview

Plays an important role in growth control. Its major role in stimulating body growth is to stimulate the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF-1. It stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation of myoblasts. It also stimulates amino acid uptake and protein synthesis in muscle and other tissues.

Molecular Function

Metal-binding, Zinc

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Structure

Monomer, dimer, trimer, tetramer and pentamer, disulfide-linked or non-covalently associated, in homopolymeric and heteropolymeric combinations. Can also form a complex either with GHBP or with the alpha2-macroglobulin complex.

Alternative Nomenclature

GH 1 antibody

GH antibody

GH N antibody

Growth Hormone 1 antibody

Growth hormone 1 variant 2 antibody

Growth hormone antibody

Growth Hormone Pituitary antibody

HG1 antibody

HGHN antibody

IGHD1B antibody

Pituitary Growth Hormone antibody

RNGHGP antibody

Somatotropin C antibody

Somatotropin antibody

General Information

Product

Inhibin alpha Antibody Affinity Purified

Description

Affinity Purified Inhibin alpha chain; Flags Antibody C-epitope

Verified Applications

CM, ELISA, ICC, IF, IHC, WB

Host

Rabbit

Species Cross Reactivity

Human, 85% homology with mouse protein

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 220-270 on human alpha Inhibin.

Physical Properties

Quantity

100 µg

Volume

200 µl

Concentration

0.50 µg/µl in antibody stabilization buffer

Form

Affinity Purified

Clonality

Polyclonal

Determinant

C-epitope

Storage

-20⁰C for long term storage

Application Protocol

Confocal Microscopy

1:200

DB

1:20,000

ELISA

1:20,000

Immunocytochemistry

1:200

Immunofluorescence

1:200

Immunohistochemistry

1:200

Western Blot

1:500

Protein

Uniprot #

P05111

Overview

Inhibins and activins inhibit and activate, respectively, the secretion of follitropin by the pituitary gland. Inhibins/activins are involved in regulating a number of diverse functions such as hypothalamic and pituitary hormone secretion, gonadal hormone

Molecular Function

Cytokine activity, hormone activity, growth factor activity, receptor binding

Subcellular Location

Secreted

Expression

Originally found in ovary (granulosa cells) and testis (Sertoli cells), but widely distributed in many tissues including brain and placenta. In adrenal cortex expression is limited to the zona reticularis and the innermost zona fasciculata in the normal gland, extending centripetally into the zona fasciculata in hyperplasia. Also found in adrenocortical tumors. Also expressed in prostate epithelium of benign prostatic hyperplasia, in regions of basal cell hyperplasia and in nonmalignant regions of high grade prostate cancer. Only circulating inhibin B is found in male, whereas circulating inhibins A and B are found in female.

Alternative Nomenclature

A inhibin subunit precursor antibody

IHA antibody

inhA antibody

Inhibin alpha chain antibody

Inhibin alpha chain precursor antibody