GH Polyclonal Antibody

Ab type

Primary antibody

Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the somatotropin/prolactin family of hormones which play an important role in growth control. The gene, along with four other related genes, is located at the growth hormone locus on chromosome 17 where they are interspersed in the same transcriptional orientation; an arrangement which is thought to have evolved by a series of gene duplications. The five genes share a remarkably high degree of sequence identity. Alternative splicing generates additional isoforms of each of the five growth hormones, leading to further diversity and potential for specialization. This particular family member is expressed in the pituitary but not in placental tissue as is the case for the other four genes in the growth hormone locus. Mutations in or deletions of the gene lead to growth hormone deficiency and short stature.

Reactivity

Human, Rat, Mouse

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide from human protein at AA range: 180-217

Storage Stability

-20°C for 1 year

Concentration

1 mg/ml

MolecularWeight_Da

synonyms

Somatotropin ;Growth hormone;GH;GH-N;Growth hormone 1;Pituitary growth hormone; Somatotropin; Growth hormone; GH; GH-N; Growth hormone 1; Pituitary growth hormone Growth hormone variant; GH-V; Growth hormone 2; Placenta-specific growth hormone