Insulin Antibody

Recognizes a polypeptide which is identified as insulin, a 51-amino acid polypeptide composed of A and B chains connected through the C-peptide. Proinsulin, which has very little biological activity, is cleaved by proteases within its cell of origin into the insulin molecule and the C-terminal basic residue. Insulin enhances membrane transport of glucose, amino acids, and certain ions. It also promotes glycogen storage, formation of triglycerides, and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. Deficiency of insulin results in diabetes mellitus. The main storage site for insulin is the pancreatic islets. Antibodies to insulin are important as beta-cell and insulinoma marker.

Product Specifications

UniProt

P01308

Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Immunogen

Recombinant INS protein was used as the immunogen for the Insulin antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

IRDN/805

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Field of Research

Metabolism Research

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Dilution

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 0.5-1ug/ml for 30 min at RT

Storage Conditions

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.

Notes

For research use only.

Applications Notes

Optimal dilution of the Insulin antibody should be determined by the researcher.1. No special pretreatment is required for staining of formalin/paraffin tissues.2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.