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AB37285

Anti-Pancreatic Polypeptide antibody [12G4]

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(1 Publication)

Mouse Monoclonal Pancreatic Polypeptide antibody. Suitable for ELISA, RIA and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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PNP, PPY, Pancreatic polypeptide prohormone, PH, Pancreatic polypeptide Y

Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

12G4

Isotype

IgG1

Light chain type

kappa

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ELISA, RIA

applications

Epitope

Recognises a different epitope to ab37273

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS, 2.9% Sodium chloride
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.

Pancreatic Polypeptide also known as PP is a small protein with a molecular mass approximately 4200 Da. It is secreted by PP cells in the pancreas particularly in the F-cells located in the Langerhans islets. This peptide is highly conserved among different species including the rat where it displays similar function and expression patterns. Pancreatic polypeptide regulates various physiological processes by binding to specific receptors on target tissues.
Biological function summary

In various mammalian species including rats pancreatic polypeptide plays a significant role in the regulation of appetite and pancreatic secretion. It is not recognized as part of a multi-protein complex but it directly influences the function of digestive organs by inhibiting pancreatic exocrine secretions and gallbladder contraction. This makes it an important mediator in controlling the body's energy balance and digestive functions.

Pathways

Pancreatic polypeptide is involved in the peptidergic pathway regulating energy homeostasis and digestive processes. It interacts with the Y receptor family particularly the Y4 receptor which contributes to its regulatory actions on appetite and digestive enzyme secretion. This peptide works alongside other polypeptides such as neuropeptide Y and peptide YY in mediating these complex physiological pathways.

Pancreatic polypeptide levels relate to conditions such as obesity and diabetes. Altered secretion of this peptide can contribute to obesity by affecting appetite regulation and energy homeostasis. Furthermore in diabetes pancreatic polypeptide is connected to abnormal pancreatic function often observed alongside insulin and glucagon dysregulation. Understanding these relationships can provide insight into therapeutic strategies targeting metabolic and endocrine disorders.

Product protocols

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Target data

Pancreatic polypeptide. Hormone secreted by pancreatic cells that acts as a regulator of pancreatic and gastrointestinal functions probably by signaling through the G protein-coupled receptor NPY4R2.
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Publications (1)

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Islets 4:349-53 PubMed23072936

2012

Expression of the coiled coil domain containing protein 116 in the pancreatic islets and endocrine pancreatic tumors.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Apostolos V Tsolakis,Lars Grimelius,Md Shahidul Islam
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