Abcam, ab305126, Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase/TPO antibody [EPR23761-174] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Thyroid Peroxidase/TPO antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23761-174,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Rat,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.
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
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.

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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) also known as thyroperoxidase is an enzyme with a molecular mass of around 105 kDa. It is expressed in the thyroid gland's follicular cells. TPO plays a mechanical role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones by catalyzing iodination and coupling reactions needed to produce triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones are essential for regulating metabolism growth and development. The activity of TPO is an important step in thyroid hormone production.
Biological function summary
TPO participates in the thyroid's hormone biosynthesis pathway. It forms a part of the multi-enzyme complex that includes thyroglobulin and iodide. The enzyme facilitates the iodination of tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin and the coupling of iodotyrosines important for creating active thyroid hormones. TPO's enzymatic function is important for maintaining appropriate levels of circulating T3 and T4 impacting various physiological processes in the body.
Pathways
TPO contributes to the thyroid hormone synthesis pathway which is a critical pathway for metabolic regulation. It works in close association with other proteins such as thyroglobulin and sodium/iodide symporter (NIS) to ensure efficient thyroid hormone production. TPO's involvement in these pathways indicates its importance in the endocrine system's normal function and homeostasis.
TPO is often associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. High TPO antibodies such as anti-TPO antibodies are commonly detected in these conditions indicating an autoimmune response against the thyroid. The presence of high anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies can lead to the destruction of thyroid tissue often resulting in hypothyroidism. TPO's connection to these diseases highlights its role in autoimmune conditions affecting thyroid function.