TGF alpha Antibody

Transforming growth factor alpha is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TGFA gene. As a member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family, TGFa is a mitogenic polypeptide. The protein becomes activated when binding to receptors capable of protein kinase activity for cellular signaling. TGFa is a transforming growth factor that is a ligand for the epidermal growth factor receptor, which activates a signaling pathway for cell proliferation, differentiation and development. This protein may act as either a transmembrane-bound ligand or a soluble ligand. This gene has been associated with many types of cancers, and it may also be involved in some cases of cleft lip/palate. [Wiki]

Product Specifications

UniProt

P01135

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

Recombinant human full-length TGF protein was used as the immunogen for the TGF alpha antibody. (3)

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

TFGFa-1

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Dilution

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 2-4ug/ml for 30 min at RT, Prediluted IHC only format: incubate for 30 min at RT (1)

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

Titering of the TGF alpha antibody may be required for optimal performance.1. 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.3. The epitope is known to be in the C-termial region of the protein.