Thermo Fisher Scientific TGF alpha Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

0.1-0.2 µg/mL

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

0.5 µg/mL

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ELISA (ELISA)

0.5-2 µg/mL

-

Functional Assay (Functional)

2.5-3.7 µg/mL

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Recombinant human TGF-alpha

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_935660

Product Specific Information

Heat-mediated antigen retrieval using a sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0) is recommended for the staining of paraffin sections. This antibody may be used in Western Blotting applications under either reducing or non-reducing conditions.

Reconstitute with 0.1 mL of distilled water. For long term storage the addition of 0.09% sodium azide is recommended (unless the product will be used for functional studies). Prior to reconstitution, store at 4ºC. After reconstitution, store undiluted at -20ºC, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Rabbit anti human TGFα recognizes tranforming growth factor alpha.

Target Information

TGF-alpha is an EGF-related polypeptide growth factor that signals through the EGF receptor, and stimulates the proliferation of a wide range of epidermal and epithelial cells. It is produced by monocytes, keratinocytes, and various tumor cells. TGF-alpha induces anchorage-independence transformation in cultured cells. Human, murine and rat TGF-alpha are cross-species reactive. TGFalpha (aa 50) is a growth factor with 33% homology to EGF, binds to EGFR, activates tyrosine phosphorylation of the receptor, and stimulates cell proliferation. It plays a role in tumor initiation by inducing the reversible transformed phenotype.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.