human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) polyclonal, anti-human, rat

Quantity: 100 µl

Background:
The four human glycoprotein hormones chorionic gonadotropin (CG), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are dimers consisting of alpha and beta subunits that are associated noncovalently. The alpha subunits of these hormones are identical, however, their beta chains are unique and confer biological specificity. The protein encoded by this gene is the alpha subunit and belongs to the glycoprotein hormones alpha chain family. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Synonyms:
HCG, LHA, FSHA, GPHa, TSHA, GPHA1, CG-ALPHA, CGA

Isotype: Rabbit Polyclonal

Immunogen:
Highly purified human chorionic gonadotropin

Form: Serum containing 0.1% sodium azide

Specificity:
The amount needed to block immunostaining is 10-100 ?g hCG per ml diluted antiserum. Residual staining is unspecific. The antiserum shows cross-reactivity with FSH, LH, TSH ?-chain.

Reactivity: human, rat

Applications: Immunohistochemistry, suitable for frozen and paraffin-embedded tisuue. Proteolytic treatment not required

Working DIlution: 1:25 to 1:50 for immunohistochemistry

Positive Control:
Placenta

Storage: 2-8C for immediate use, or at -20C (aliquot)