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AB85554

Anti-Chromogranin A antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal Chromogranin A antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 12 publications.

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Chromogranin-A, CgA, Pituitary secretory protein I, SP-I, CHGA

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)

IHC image of Chromogranin A staining in Human Pancreas Adenocarcinoma FFPE section, performed on a BondTM system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 mins. The section was then incubated with ab85554, 5µg/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)

ab85554 staining Chromogranin-A precursor in SHSY5Y cells. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab85554 at 5µg/ml and ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)

Chromogranin A was immunoprecipitated using 0.5mg Mouse Pancreas tissue lysate, 5μg of Rabbit polyclonal to and 50μl of protein G magnetic beads (+). No antibody was added to the control (-).

The antibody was incubated under agitation with Protein G beads for 10min, Mouse Pancreas tissue lysate lysate diluted in RIPA buffer was added to each sample and incubated for a further 10min under agitation.

Proteins were eluted by addition of 40μl SDS loading buffer and incubated for 10min at 70°C; 10μl of each sample was separated on a SDS PAGE gel, transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane, blocked with 5% BSA and probed with ab85554.

Secondary : Mouse monoclonal [SB62a] Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG light chain (HRP) (ab99697).

Band : 50kDa; Chromogranin A

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (ab85554)

Predicted band size: 50 kDa

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Exposure time: 20min

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)

IHC image of Chromogranin A staining in Monkey Pancreas sections, performed The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6). Sections were subjected to 2% H202O then Avidin-Biotin to block endogenous peroxidases/biotin. The section was then incubated with ab85554, 1/5000, for 2 hours at 12°C. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin

This image is courtesy of an abreview submitted by Carl Hobbs, King's College London, United Kingdom

Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)
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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (AB85554)

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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody (ab85554) at 1 µg/mL

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Human pancreas tissue lysate - total protein (<a href='/en-us/products/unavailable/human-pancreas-tissue-lysate-total-protein-ab29816'>ab29816</a>) at 10 µg

Secondary

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Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution

Predicted band size: 50 kDa

Observed band size: 50 kDa,72 kDa

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Exposure time: 20min

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human, Mouse

Applications

ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB, IP

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Chromogranin A (CgA) sometimes called chromagranin A is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 49–52 kDa. It is highly expressed in the secretory granules of neuroendocrine cells present in tissues such as the adrenal medulla pancreas and endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract. CgA identified as part of a family including chromogranin B and chromogranin C functions mechanically as a precursor to various bioactive peptides. This translates into its involvement in the storage and release of hormones and peptides within vesicles.
Biological function summary

Chromogranin A assists in the regulation of secretory pathways across multiple neuroendocrine systems. It plays a role in hormone storage conversion to active peptides and regulates the exocytosis of hormones. CgA acts within a complex contributing to secretory granule biogenesis and influencing intravesicular acidity. As a regulatory component the exact physiological roles are diverse impacting cardiovascular metabolic and immunological processes.

Pathways

Chromogranin A is involved in pathways such as the catecholamine synthesis and release pathway and the serotonergic pathway. Within these pathways it interacts with proteins like secretogranin II and parathyroid hormone (PTH). These interactions modulate neurotransmitter storage and secretion across various systems. CgA's bioactive peptides also contribute to modulating physiological processes like vasoconstriction and insulin regulation linking it closely with these signaling cascades.

Chromogranin A is a known marker for neuroendocrine tumors where its levels in blood may increase due to tumor activity. It links to diseases like pheochromocytoma and carcinoid tumors where improper regulation of CgA-associated pathways occurs. Additionally its connection to parathyroid disorders through the PTH pathway illustrates its broader implication in endocrine pathophysiology. CgA serves as an invaluable diagnostic and prognostic tool in these disease states and supports the development of targeted therapies.

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Target data

Pancreastatin. Strongly inhibits glucose induced insulin release from the pancreas.. Catestatin. Inhibits catecholamine release from chromaffin cells and noradrenergic neurons by acting as a non-competitive nicotinic cholinergic antagonist (PubMed : 15326220). Displays antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria S.aureus and M.luteus, and Gram-negative bacteria E.coli and P.aeruginosa (PubMed : 15723172, PubMed : 24723458). Can induce mast cell migration, degranulation and production of cytokines and chemokines (PubMed : 21214543). Acts as a potent scavenger of free radicals in vitro (PubMed : 24723458). May play a role in the regulation of cardiac function and blood pressure (PubMed : 18541522).. Serpinin. Regulates granule biogenesis in endocrine cells by up-regulating the transcription of protease nexin 1 (SERPINE2) via a cAMP-PKA-SP1 pathway. This leads to inhibition of granule protein degradation in the Golgi complex which in turn promotes granule formation.
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Publications (12)

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Communications biology 7:209 PubMed38378743

2024

BECLIN1 is essential for intestinal homeostasis involving autophagy-independent mechanisms through its function in endocytic trafficking.

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Sharon Tran,Juliani Juliani,Tiffany J Harris,Marco Evangelista,Julian Ratcliffe,Sarah L Ellis,David Baloyan,Camilla M Reehorst,Rebecca Nightingale,Ian Y Luk,Laura J Jenkins,Sonia Ghilas,Marina H Yakou,Chantelle Inguanti,Chad Johnson,Michael Buchert,James C Lee,Peter De Cruz,Kinga Duszyc,Paul A Gleeson,Benjamin T Kile,Lisa A Mielke,Alpha S Yap,John M Mariadason,W Douglas Fairlie,Erinna F Lee

Science translational medicine 15:eadf7006 PubMed37531417

2023

Exportin 1 inhibition prevents neuroendocrine transformation through SOX2 down-regulation in lung and prostate cancers.

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Alvaro Quintanal-Villalonga,Vidushi Durani,Amin Sabet,Esther Redin,Kenta Kawasaki,Moniquetta Shafer,Wouter R Karthaus,Samir Zaidi,Yingqian A Zhan,Parvathy Manoj,Harsha Sridhar,Nisargbhai S Shah,Andrew Chow,Umesh K Bhanot,Irina Linkov,Marina Asher,Helena A Yu,Juan Qiu,Elisa de Stanchina,Radhika A Patel,Colm Morrissey,Michael C Haffner,Richard P Koche,Charles L Sawyers,Charles M Rudin

Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatology 15:741-764 PubMed36521659

2022

Dysfunctional Extracellular Matrix Remodeling Supports Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease by a Mechanoregulated Activation of the Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition.

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Giulia Rizzo,Federica Rubbino,Sudharshan Elangovan,Giusy Sammarco,Sara Lovisa,Silvia Restelli,Samuel Elias Pineda Chavez,Luca Massimino,Luigi Lamparelli,Marianna Paulis,Annalisa Maroli,Giulia Roda,Mohammad Shalaby,Michele Carvello,Caterina Foppa,Sheona P Drummond,Paola Spaggiari,Federica Ungaro,Antonino Spinelli,Alberto Malesci,Alessandro Repici,Anthony J Day,Alessandro Armuzzi,Silvio Danese,Stefania Vetrano

Journal of animal science and technology 64:1105-1116 PubMed36812001

2022

Establishment of intestinal organoids from small intestine of growing cattle (12 months old).

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Kang Won Park,Hyeon Yang,Min Gook Lee,Sun A Ock,Hayeon Wi,Poongyeon Lee,In-Sul Hwang,Jae Gyu Yoo,Choon-Keun Park,Bo Ram Lee

Acta pharmacologica Sinica 44:332-344 PubMed35948750

2022

Tetrahydroberberrubine retards heart aging in mice by promoting PHB2-mediated mitophagy.

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Lei Wang,Xue-Qing Tang,Yang Shi,Hui-Min Li,Zi-Yu Meng,Hui Chen,Xiao-Han Li,Yong-Chao Chen,Heng Liu,Yang Hong,Heng-Hui Xu,Ling Liu,Limin Zhao,Wei-Na Han,Xin Liu,Yong Zhang

Development (Cambridge, England) 148: PubMed34180969

2021

EHF is essential for epidermal and colonic epithelial homeostasis, and suppresses Apc-initiated colonic tumorigenesis.

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Camilla M Reehorst,Rebecca Nightingale,Ian Y Luk,Laura Jenkins,Frank Koentgen,David S Williams,Charbel Darido,Fiona Tan,Holly Anderton,Michael Chopin,Kael Schoffer,Moritz F Eissmann,Michael Buchert,Dmitri Mouradov,Oliver M Sieber,Matthias Ernst,Amardeep S Dhillon,John M Mariadason

Cell 182:609-624.e21 PubMed32640190

2020

RNA Sensing by Gut Piezo1 Is Essential for Systemic Serotonin Synthesis.

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Erika Sugisawa,Yasunori Takayama,Naoki Takemura,Takeshi Kondo,Shigetsugu Hatakeyama,Yutaro Kumagai,Masataka Sunagawa,Makoto Tominaga,Kenta Maruyama

Nature communications 10:5291 PubMed31757939

2019

Deletion of intestinal Hdac3 remodels the lipidome of enterocytes and protects mice from diet-induced obesity.

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Mercedes Dávalos-Salas,Magdalene K Montgomery,Camilla M Reehorst,Rebecca Nightingale,Irvin Ng,Holly Anderton,Sheren Al-Obaidi,Analia Lesmana,Cameron M Scott,Paul Ioannidis,Hina Kalra,Shivakumar Keerthikumar,Lars Tögel,Angela Rigopoulos,Sylvia J Gong,David S Williams,Prusoth Yoganantharaja,Kim Bell-Anderson,Suresh Mathivanan,Yann Gibert,Scott Hiebert,Andrew M Scott,Matthew J Watt,John M Mariadason

The Journal of experimental medicine 214:3507-3518 PubMed29066578

2017

R-Spondin1 expands Paneth cells and prevents dysbiosis induced by graft-versus-host disease.

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Eiko Hayase,Daigo Hashimoto,Kiminori Nakamura,Clara Noizat,Reiki Ogasawara,Shuichiro Takahashi,Hiroyuki Ohigashi,Yuki Yokoi,Rina Sugimoto,Satomi Matsuoka,Takahide Ara,Emi Yokoyama,Tomohiro Yamakawa,Ko Ebata,Takeshi Kondo,Rina Hiramine,Tomoyasu Aizawa,Yoshitoshi Ogura,Tetsuya Hayashi,Hiroshi Mori,Ken Kurokawa,Kazuma Tomizuka,Tokiyoshi Ayabe,Takanori Teshima

Diabetes 67:71-77 PubMed29038309

2017

Deletion of Protein Kinase D1 in Pancreatic β-Cells Impairs Insulin Secretion in High-Fat Diet-Fed Mice.

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Valérie Bergeron,Julien Ghislain,Kevin Vivot,Natalia Tamarina,Louis H Philipson,Jens Fielitz,Vincent Poitout
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