Glucagon Polyclonal antibody
Glucagon Polyclonal Antibody for IHC, IF-P, ELISA
Host / Isotype
Rabbit / IgG
Reactivity
human, mouse, rat
Applications
WB, IHC, IF-P, ELISA
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Cat no : 15954-1-AP
Synonyms
Validation Data Gallery
Tested Applications
| Positive IHC detected in | human pancreas tissue, human small intestine tissue, mouse small intestine tissue, rat pancreas tissue, human colon tissue Note: suggested antigen retrieval with TE buffer pH 9.0; (*) Alternatively, antigen retrieval may be performed with citrate buffer pH 6.0 |
| Positive IF-P detected in | mouse pancreas tissue, human pancreas tissue, rat pancreas tissue |
Recommended dilution
| Application | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | IHC : 1:12800-1:51200 |
| Immunofluorescence (IF)-P | IF-P : 1:200-1:800 |
| It is recommended that this reagent should be titrated in each testing system to obtain optimal results. | |
| Sample-dependent, Check data in validation data gallery. | |
Published Applications
| WB | See 3 publications below |
| IHC | See 13 publications below |
| IF | See 32 publications below |
Product Information
15954-1-AP targets Glucagon in WB, IHC, IF-P, ELISA applications and shows reactivity with human, mouse, rat samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human, mouse, rat |
| Cited Reactivity | human, mouse, rat |
| Host / Isotype | Rabbit / IgG |
| Class | Polyclonal |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen | Glucagon fusion protein Ag8677 |
| Full Name | glucagon |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 180 aa, 21 kDa |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC005278 |
| Gene Symbol | Glucagon |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 2641 |
| RRID | AB_2878200 |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Antigen affinity purification |
| Storage Buffer | PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20oC storage. 20ul sizes contain 0.1% BSA. |
Background Information
Background
Glucagon is a protein cleaved from a precursor protein encoded by the GCG gene. The distinct peptides formed from this precursor include Glucagon, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1), Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 (GLP-2), and oxyntomodulin. Glucagon is essential in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis and therefore has a key role in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
What is the molecular weight of Glucagon?
21 kDa. Glucagon is composed of 180 amino acids and is a ligand for a specific G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR).
Where is it expressed?
Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, in the α cells of the islets of Langerhans (PMID: 18880761). GLP-1, GLP-2, and oxyntomodulin are secreted by gut endocrine cells of the GI tract and also by selected neurons in the brain. These secreted proteins are transported to the target organ in plasma.
What is the function of glucagon?
The regulation of blood glucose levels is controlled by a balance of the hormones INS and glucagon in a negative feedback loop. A drop in blood glucose, or hypoglycemia, stimulates the release of glucagon. This initiates a cascade of signals, ultimately causing the conversion of stored glycogen into free glucose in a process called glycogenolysis, which takes place in liver and muscle cells. Glucagon can also stimulate gluconeogenesis in the liver, the process of forming glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids (PMID: 13477815).
What diseases are associated with glucagon?
Glucagon is key in homeostasis of blood glucose and maintaining the balance between hyperglycaemia and hypoglycemia. It is therefore important in the study of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, where dysfunction of the pancreatic cells leads to a deregulation of blood glucose levels (PMID: 19326096). In both forms of the disease, glucagon secretion is impaired, from too much being secreted during hyperglycaemia, to too little being released to normalize hypoglycemia (PMID: 18197838).
Protocols
| Product Specific Protocols | |
|---|---|
| IHC protocol for Glucagon antibody 15954-1-AP | Download protocol |
| IF protocol for Glucagon antibody 15954-1-AP | Download protocol |
| Standard Protocols | |
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| Click here to view our Standard Protocols |
Publications
| Species | Application | Title |
|---|---|---|
J Pineal Res Paternal sleep deprivation induces metabolic perturbations in male offspring via altered LRP5 DNA methylation of pancreatic islets | ||
Elife Multifaceted secretion of htNSC-derived hypothalamic islets induces survival and antidiabetic effect via peripheral implantation in mice. | ||
Reviews
The reviews below have been submitted by verified Proteintech customers who received an incentive for providing their feedback.
FH kk (Verified Customer) (11-21-2018) | very strong and specific staining in mouse pancreas tissues
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