Abcam, ab240980, Anti-Gastrin antibody [SP318] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Gastrin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:SP318,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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:
ab240980 is the carrier-free version of
ab223501
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
For more information, read more on
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/G, 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.
Gastrin sometimes referred to as gastrin peptide is a hormone consisting of 34 amino acids with a molecular mass of approximately 3.8 kDa. This protein is mainly expressed in the G cells of the stomach lining specifically the antrum but also found in the duodenum and pancreas. Gastrin operates by stimulating the secretion of gastric acid from parietal cells in the stomach playing an important role in the digestive process. The presence of gastrin can be detected through various methods like gastrin stain and antibodies such as anti-gastrin are often used for this purpose.
Biological function summary
Gastrin impacts digestion and is an important promoter of gastric acid secretion and mucosal growth. Gastrin does not assemble into larger protein complexes functioning instead as an independent peptide hormone. It exerts its effects by binding to the cholecystokinin B receptor (CCK-B) on target cells leading to increased intracellular calcium levels and activation of protein kinases. The interaction initiates a cascade of events facilitating digestion by optimizing the stomach's environment.
Pathways
Gastrin has a significant role in the gastrointestinal (GI) pathway where it activates the secretion of hydrochloric acid. It also influences the phosphoinositide pathway through its relationship with G-proteins. The hormonal action of gastrin involves several other proteins like somatostatin which serves as an inhibitory counterpart and histamine that works synergistically by promoting further acid secretion through different receptors.
Physicians often study gastrin in relation to conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and peptic ulcers. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome leads to excessive production of gastrin causing severe ulcerations and gastric acid secretions. Concurrently elevated gastrin levels sometimes associate with tumors like gastrinomas. The interplay between gastrin and H. pylori infection is pivotal for peptic ulcer development where bacteria-induced inflammation could alter gastrin's normal regulatory functions of acid secretion.