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AB283265

Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025]

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Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (ab283265) is a rabbit recombinant multiclonal antibody detecting Chromogranin A in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC/IF, ELISA. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.

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

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed 90% methanol permeabilized Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia T lymphocyte / Left) and SH-SY5Y (Human neuroblastoma epithelial cell / Right) cells labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/500 dilution (0.1 μg) compared with an unlabelled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (Blue). A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

Negative control : Jurkat.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human stomach tissue labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/5000 dilution (0.107 μg/ml) followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer). Positive staining on the endocrine cells in human stomach. The section was incubated with ab283265 overnight at 4℃. Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human pancreas tissue labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/5000 dilution (0.107 μg/ml) followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer). Positive staining on the islet in human pancreas. The section was incubated with ab283265 overnight at 4℃. Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized SH-SY5Y (human neuroblastoma cell line from bone marrow) cells labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/50 dilution (10.74 μg/ml), followed by ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/ml) (Green). Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in subsets of SH-SY5Y cells.

Negative control : Jurkat.

ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 dilution (2.5 μg/ml) (Red). The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Chromogranin A was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg SH-SY5Y (Human neuroblastoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate with ab283265 at 1/30 dilution (2 μg in 0.35mg lysates). Western blot was performed on the immunoprecipitate using ab283265 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP secondary antibody(HRP)(ab131366) was used at 1/5000 dilution.

Lane 1 : SH-SY5Y (Human neuroblastoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate 10ug

Lane 2 : ab283265 IP in SH-SY5Y whole cell lysate

Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab283265 in SH-SY5Y whole cell lysate

Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Exposure time : 30 seconds

Lower bands could be cleavage fragment. (PMID : 17991725)

All lanes:

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (ab283265)

Predicted band size: 50 kDa

Observed band size: 75 kDa

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse colon (fresh) tissue labeling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/500 dilution (1.074 μg/ml) dilution followed by ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/ml) (Green). Positive satining on mouse colon is observed. The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Secondary antibody control : Secondary antibody is ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat adrenal gland tissue labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/5000 dilution (0.107 μg/ml) followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer). Positive staining in the rat adrenal gland. The section was incubated with ab283265 overnight at 4℃. Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat pancreas tissue labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/5000 dilution (0.107 μg/ml) followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer). Positive staining on the islet in rat pancreas. The section was incubated with ab283265 overnight at 4℃. Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse pancreas tissue labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/5000 dilution (0.107 μg/ml) followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer). Positive staining on the islet in mouse pancreas. The section was incubated with ab283265 overnight at 4℃. Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0)

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-Fr

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen rat colon (fresh) tissue labeling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/500 dilution (1.074 μg/ml) followed by ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/ml) (Green). Positive staining on rat colon is observed. The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Secondary antibody control : Secondary antibody is ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma cell line) cells labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/50 dilution (10.74 μg/ml), followed by ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/ml) (Green). Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in of Neuro-2a cells.

Negative control : NIH/3T3 (PMID : 7615829).

ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 dilution (2.5 μg/ml) (Red). The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse adrenal gland tissue labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/5000 dilution (0.107 μg/ml) followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer). Positive staining in the mouse adrenal gland. The section was incubated with ab283265 overnight at 4℃. Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0)

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed 90% methanol permeabilized NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast / Left) and Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast / Right) cells labelling Chromogranin A with ab283265 at 1/500 dilution (0.1 μg / Red) compared with a Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730 / Black) isotype control and an unlabelled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (Blue). A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

Negative control : NIH/3T3. (PMID : 7615829)

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
  • IP

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Chromogranin A was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast) whole cell lysate with ab283265 at 1/30 dilution (2 μg in 0.35mg lysates). Western blot was performed on the immunoprecipitate using ab283265 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP secondary antibody(HRP)(ab131366) was used at 1/5000 dilution.

Lane 1 : Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast) whole cell lysate 10ug

Lane 2 : ab283265 IP in Neuro-2a whole cell lysate

Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab283265 in Neuro-2a whole cell lysate

Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Exposure time : 3 min

Lower bands could be cleavage fragment. (PMID : 17991725)

All lanes:

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (ab283265)

Predicted band size: 50 kDa

Observed band size: 75 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST

Negative control : Jurkat.

The molecular weight observed is consistent with what has been described in the literature (PMID : 14734658, 21052719).

This blot was developed using a higher sensitivity ECL substrate.

Exposure time : 3 min

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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (ab283265) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Human adrenal gland lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

SH-SY5Y (Human neuroblastoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia T lymphocyte) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 50 kDa

Observed band size: 20 kDa,75 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
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Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST

Negative control : NIH/3T3. (PMID : 7615829)

Exposure time : Lane 1-2 : 5 seconds Lane 3-5 : 92 seconds

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (ab283265) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Mouse adrenal gland lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Rat adrenal gland lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 5:

PC-12 (Rat adrenal gland pheochromocytoma) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 50 kDa

Observed band size: 20 kDa,75 kDa

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ELISA - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)
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ELISA - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (AB283265)

ELISA using ab283265 at varying antibody concentrations and antigen concentration at 1000 ng/ml. An Alkaline Phosphatase-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) (1/2500) was used as the secondary antibody.

  • Carrier free

    Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Multiclonal

Clone number

RM1025

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human, Rat, Mouse

Applications

ELISA, WB, ICC/IF, IHC-P, IP, IHC-Fr, Flow Cyt (Intra)

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [RM1025] (ab283265) is a rabbit recombinant recombinant multiclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF), ELISA in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Chromogranin A?
Anti-Chromogranin A [RM1025] (ab283265) specifically detects a band for Chromogranin A (UniProt: P10645) at a molecular weight of 50kDa.

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [RM1025] also available for your convenience: ab283265, Carrier free - ab283286

What are recombinant multiclonals?
Recombinant multiclonals are a mixture of recombinant antibodies co-expressed from a library of heavy and light chains. They offer several advantages including:

  • - The sensitivity of polyclonal antibodies by recognising multiple epitopes
  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

View our range of recombinant multiclonal antibodies.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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.

Product protocols

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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.
See full target information CHGA

Additional targets

Chromogranin-A

Publications (15)

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Nature communications 16:4131 PubMed40319019

2025

Extrusion of BMP2+ surface colonocytes promotes stromal remodeling and tissue regeneration.

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Julian Heuberger,Lichao Liu,Hilmar Berger,Joop van den Heuvel,Manqiang Lin,Stefanie Müllerke,Safak Bayram,Giulia Beccaceci,Hugo de Jonge,Ermanno Gherardi,Michael Sigal

American journal of translational research 17:104-115 PubMed39959215

2025

Small cell lung cancer and prostate cancer cells with varying neuroendocrine differentiation markers show sensitivity to imipridone ONC201/TIC10.

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Elizabeth Ding,Maximillian Pinho-Schwermann,Shengliang Zhang,Connor Purcell,Wafik S El-Deiry

World journal of gastrointestinal oncology 17:96230 PubMed39958556

2025

LncRNA PCAT6 promotes progression and metastasis of colonic neuroendocrine carcinoma MAPK pathway.

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Fei Wang,Hai-Feng Mu,Chun Wang,Yue Tang,Ming-Yuan Si,Jing Peng

American journal of translational research 16:7972-7982 PubMed39822524

2025

Neuroendocrine prostate cancer drivers SOX2 and BRN2 confer differential responses to imipridones ONC201, ONC206, and ONC212 in prostate cancer cell lines.

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Connor Purcell,Praveen R Srinivasan,Maximilian Pinho-Schwermann,William J MacDonald,Elizabeth Ding,Wafik S El-Deiry

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 18:e0012714 PubMed39666730

2024

Hymenolepis nana antigens alleviate ulcerative colitis by promoting intestinal stem cell proliferation and differentiation via AhR/IL-22 signaling pathway.

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Xuanyin Cui,Yi Cheng,Hongyan Wang,Xiaomao Li,Jinfu Li,Ke Zhang,Rong Mou

BMC biology 22:280 PubMed39617924

2024

Berberine ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium -induced colitis through tuft cells and bitter taste signalling.

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Yuxuan Yang,Wenqing Li,Kaineng Sun,Siyu Sun,Yong Zhang,Lin Chen,Yangyue Ni,Min Hou,Zhipeng Xu,Lu Chen,Minjun Ji

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) 29: PubMed39339498

2024

Structural Optimization of Isoquinoline Derivatives from Lycobetaine and Their Inhibitory Activity against Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer Cells.

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Zhuo Zhang,Qianqian Shen,Yiyi Ji,Yanjie Ma,Haiyang Hou,Huajie Yang,Yinjie Zhu,Yi Chen,Youhong Hu

Scientific reports 14:17951 PubMed39095450

2024

Tongbian formula alleviates slow transit constipation by increasing intestinal butyric acid to activate the 5-HT signaling.

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