Pancreas Polypeptide (PP) polyclonal, anti-human, bovine, pig, hamster, rat

Quantity: 100 µl

Background:
Pancreatic polypeptide (PP) is a polypeptide secreted by PP cells in the endocrine pancreas predominantly in the head of the pancreas. It consists of 36 amino acids and has molecular weight about 4200 Da

Synonyms:
PPY, PP

Isotype: Rabbit Polyclonal

Immunogen:
Bovine pancreas polypeptide conjugated to BSA

Form: Serum containing 0.1% sodium azide

Specificity:
The antibody can be used for the diagnosis of tumors of pancreatic origin and of bronchial and rectal carcinoids.

Reactivity: human, bovine, pig, hamster, rat

Applications: Immunohistochemistry of frozen and paraffin-embedded sections, no proteolytic treatment application. Immunocytochemistry, ELISA

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

Positive Control:
Pancreas

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

References:
- Kohnert KD et al. (1999) Regul Pept 82: 71-79
- Myrsen U et al. (1996) Diabetologia 39: 54-59
- Myrsen U et al. (1995) Regul Pept 57: 65-76
- Boettcher G et al. (1993) Regul Pept 43: 115-130
- El-Salhy M et al. (1993) Scand J gastroenterol 28: 809-815