Abcam, ab240103, Anti-Somatostatin Receptor 1/SSTR1 antibody [UMB7] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Somatostatin Receptor 1/SSTR1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:UMB7,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab240103 is the carrier-free version of
ab137083
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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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
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Somatostatin Receptor 1 (SSTR1) is a G-protein coupled receptor that plays an important role in mediating the effects of the neuropeptide somatostatin. This receptor is often referred to simply as SSTR1 and has a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. SSTR1 gets expressed in numerous tissues including the brain kidney and lung. It is known to couple with inhibitory G-proteins leading to reduced adenylate cyclase activity and decreased levels of cyclic AMP which impacts cell signaling.
Biological function summary
SSTR1 is important in the regulation of endocrine and neuronal signaling. It does not engage in complex formation but interacts through its pathways to inhibit hormone secretion. In neurons SSTR1 modulates neurotransmitter release impacting processes such as pain perception and neuronal growth. This function extends to controlling cell proliferation influencing cancer cells where it can suppress tumor growth by altering cell-cycle dynamics and inducing apoptosis.
Pathways
SSTR1 plays its role in the somatostatin signaling pathway and the cAMP signaling pathway. Within these pathways it works along with proteins such as adenylate cyclase which it inhibits to relay somatostatin's signals effectively. SSTR1's ability to reduce cAMP levels makes it an important player in signal transduction pathways that govern cell function and communication.
SSTR1 has relevance in conditions like acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors. In acromegaly the receptor's ability to reduce growth hormone secretion is important for symptom management. SSTR1 also relates to neuroendocrine tumors through its interaction with somatostatin which can inhibit tumor growth and progression. In these contexts SSTR1's function intertwines with other somatostatin receptors like SSTR2 to modulate growth hormone release and cell proliferation in these diseases.