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AB53591

Anti-Insulin antibody

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(2 Publications)

Rabbit Polyclonal Insulin antibody. Suitable for ELISA, RIA and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

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Insulin, INS

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ELISA - Anti-Insulin antibody (AB53591)
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Supplier Data

ELISA - Anti-Insulin antibody (AB53591)

Standard curve showing Anti-Insulin antibody performance. This assay was performed using increasing concentrations of biotinylated recombinant human insulin protein. The antibody sensitivity is at 5pg/ml.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ELISA, RIA

applications

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
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.

Insulin a peptide hormone plays an essential mechanical role in carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Insulin alternatively known as bovine insulin in some research contexts has a molecular mass of around 5800 Da. Beta cells in the pancreas express insulin where it gets secreted directly into the bloodstream. The hormone regulates glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells such as muscle and adipose tissues.
Biological function summary

Insulin influences several key metabolic processes by binding to its receptor a component of the insulin receptor substrate family. This triggers a cascade of events within cells promoting the uptake of glucose and converting it into energy. Insulin operates as a singular entity but plays a critical role in forming a complex with its receptor. This interaction triggers downstream effects that alter the activity of enzymes and transcription factors involved in glucose and lipid metabolism.

Pathways

Insulin is critical for the regulation of the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway and the MAPK pathway. These pathways modulate processes such as cell growth proliferation and survival. Insulin interacts closely with other proteins in these pathways such as the insulin receptor substrate proteins and influences downstream proteins like AKT kinase which has a significant role in mediating the metabolic effects initiated by insulin binding.

Insulin is most notably linked to diabetes mellitus characterized by insufficient insulin production or action. This deficiency disrupts normal glucose homeostasis leading to hyperglycemia. Other associated proteins include glucagon which counteracts insulin's role in lowering blood glucose levels and IRS-1 an important element through which insulin signaling is transduced. Researchers utilize mouse insulin ELISA and insulin ELISA kits to better understand these relationships and develop treatments for insulin-related disorders.

Product protocols

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Target data

Insulin decreases blood glucose concentration. It increases cell permeability to monosaccharides, amino acids and fatty acids. It accelerates glycolysis, the pentose phosphate cycle, and glycogen synthesis in liver.
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Publications (2)

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Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology 9:752514 PubMed34858958

2021

Study on Factors Affecting the Performance of a CRISPR/Cas-Assisted New Immunoassay: Detection of Salivary Insulin as an Example.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Xiaoting Lin,Gonglei Wang,Long Ma,Guozhen Liu

Cancer science 109:3139-3148 PubMed30033597

2018

LncNEN885 inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition by partially regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Ya-Ling Wei,Jie Hua,Xiao-Yu Liu,Xiu-Mei Hua,Cheng Sun,Jian-An Bai,Qi-Yun Tang
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