Rabbit Polyclonal Tpit antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human TBX19 aa 1-300.
pH: 7
Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)
Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/1000.00000 - 1/10000.00000 | Notes - |
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Transcriptional regulator involved in developmental processes. Can activate POMC gene expression and repress the alpha glycoprotein subunit and thyroid-stimulating hormone beta promoters.
TPIT, TBX19, T-box transcription factor TBX19, T-box protein 19
Rabbit Polyclonal Tpit antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human TBX19 aa 1-300.
pH: 7
Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)
Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine
Tpit also known as TPIT or Tbx19 is a transcription factor that plays a significant role in the differentiation of certain pituitary cells. It has a molecular mass of approximately 62 kDa. Tpit is expressed in the pituitary gland specifically in the cells that produce pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) which develop into corticotrophs and melanotrophs. Its expression is important for the proper functioning of these endocrine cells directly impacting the hormone production process.
Tpit acts as a regulator in pituitary development and functioning. It binds to DNA and activates the transcription of POMC leading to the production of hormones such as ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) and MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone). Tpit is not a part of a larger complex but functions independently to exert its transcriptional regulation role. Through this mechanism Tpit influences metabolic and stress-related processes in the body.
Tpit is deeply involved in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis a critical stress response system that regulates cortisol production. Tpit regulates POMC expression which in turn affects downstream hormones like ACTH integral to the HPA axis. Moreover its activity is related to other proteins such as CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor) as they jointly control hormonal signaling pathways. Tpit ensures that the pituitary gland properly synthesizes and secretes hormones in response to various physiological stimuli.
Tpit mutations are associated with disorders such as isolated ACTH deficiency. This disorder results from the failure to produce ACTH leading to adrenal insufficiency and symptoms of fatigue and hypoglycemia. Tpit's role links it to other proteins such as NR5A1 (nuclear receptor subfamily 5 group A member 1) that influence pituitary function and development. Understanding Tpit's involvement in these disorders can help in the development of targeted therapies and improved diagnostic methods in endocrine diseases.
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10% SDS PAGE
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tpit antibody (ab155554) at 1/5000 dilution
All lanes: HepG2 whole cell lysate at 30 µg
Predicted band size: 48 kDa
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