Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin (or as human growth hormone [hGH or HGH] in its human form), is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is thus important in human development. It is a type of mitogen which is specific only to certain kinds of cells. Growth hormone is a 191-amino acid, single-chain polypeptide that is synthesized, stored, and secreted by somatotropic cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland.GH is a stress hormone that raises the concentration of glucose and free fatty acids. It also stimulates production of IGF-1.The major isoform of the human growth hormone is a protein of 191 amino acids and a molecular weight of 22,124 daltons. The structure includes four helices necessary for functional interaction with the GH receptor. It appears that, in structure, GH is evolutionarily homologous to prolactin and chorionic somatomammotropin. [Wiki]
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Tested Applications
IHC-P
Dilution Range
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT
Reactivity
Human
Application Notes
Titration of the Growth Hormone antibody may be needed for optimal performance.
Key Properties
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Antibody Type
Primary Antibody
Host
Mouse
Clonality
Monoclonal
Isotype
Mouse IgG2b, kappa
Clone No.
GH/1371
Immunogen
Amino acids 58-187 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for this Growth Hormone antibody.
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Storage & Handling
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Storage
Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Buffer/Preservatives
0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
Expiration Date
12 months from date of receipt.
Hazard Information
This Growth Hormone antibody is available for research use only.
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