Inhibin alpha Antibody
It recognizes a 47kDa protein, which is identified as alpha sub-unit of Inhibin. It is a gonadal protein that preferentially suppresses the secretion of pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) . Inhibin comprises two subunits, Inhibin A and Inhibin B. Each subunit consists of the same Alpha subunit, covalently linked to 1 of 2 distinct subunits, beta-Alpha or beta-beta. Originally isolated from ovarian follicular fluid and characterized as a disulphide-linked dimeric glycoprotein, inhibin belongs to the transforming growth factor beta (TFGbeta) superfamily. Antibodies against Inhibin are useful in making a differentiation between adrenal cortical tumors and renal cell carcinoma. Sex cord stromal tumors of the ovary as well as trophoblastic tumors also demonstrate cytoplasmic positivity. Inhibin antibody is also used to make the differential diagnosis of intra-uterine vs. ectopic pregnancy in endometrial curetting.
Product Specifications
UniProt
P05111
Reactivity
Human
Immunogen
A recombinant fragment of human Inhibin alpha protein (within amino acids 233-362) was used as the immunogen for the Inhibin alpha antibody.
Clonality
Recombinant
Clone
INHA/8872R
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Purification
Protein A/G affinity
Dilution
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT, Western blot: 2-4ug/ml
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 Inhibin alpha antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Tested Applications
IHC-P, WB
Host or Source
Rabbit
Preservative
0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin, 0.05% sodium azide
Isotype
Rabbit IgG, kappa
Available Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
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