CoraLite® Plus 488-conjugated Glucagon Polyclonal antibody

Glucagon Polyclonal Antibody for IF-P

Host / Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Reactivity

human, mouse, rat

Applications

IF-P

Conjugate

CoraLite® Plus 488 Fluorescent Dye

Cat no : CL488-15954

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Synonyms

GCG, GLP 2, GLP1, GLP2, glucagon, GRPP, GRPP Oxyntomodulin, OXM



经过测试的应用

Positive IF-P detected inmouse pancreas tissue
Planning an IHC experiment? We recommend our IHCeasy Glucagon Ready-To-Use IHC Kit. Glucagon primary antibody included.
For other applications, we recommend the unconjugated version of this antibody, 15954-1-AP

推荐稀释比

ApplicationDilution
Immunofluorescence (IF)-PIF-P : 1:50-1:500
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.

产品信息

CL488-15954 targets Glucagon in IF-P applications and shows reactivity with human, mouse, rat samples.

Tested Applications IF-P Application Description
Tested Reactivity human, mouse, rat
Immunogen Glucagon fusion protein Ag8677 种属同源性预测
Host / Isotype Rabbit / IgG
Class Polyclonal
Type Antibody
Full Name glucagon
Synonyms GCG, GLP 2, GLP1, GLP2, glucagon, GRPP, GRPP Oxyntomodulin, OXM
Calculated Molecular Weight 180 aa, 21 kDa
GenBank Accession NumberBC005278
Gene Symbol Glucagon
Gene ID (NCBI) 2641
RRIDAB_2919126
Conjugate CoraLite® Plus 488 Fluorescent Dye
Excitation/Emission Maxima Wavelengths493 nm / 522 nm
Form Liquid
Purification MethodAntigen affinity purification
UNIPROT IDP01275
Storage Buffer PBS with 50% Glycerol, 0.05% Proclin300, 0.5% BSA, pH 7.3.
Storage ConditionsStore at -20°C. Avoid exposure to light. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20oC storage.

背景介绍

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).


实验方案

Product Specific Protocols
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