{"product_id":"abcam-ab76239","title":"Abcam, ab76239, Anti-PTP1B (phospho S378) antibody [EP1840Y]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Monoclonal PTP1B phospho S378 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EP1840Y,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe production method for this product has been changed from hybridoma to recombinant on 18th June 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies reactivity\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease\u003cbr\u003e\ncontact us\u003cbr\u003e\nfor more information.\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nProtein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) is an enzyme involved in the dephosphorylation of tyrosine residues in proteins. Known also as PTPN1 this protein has a molecular weight of approximately 50 kDa. PTP1B is widely expressed in tissues but is highly present in the liver muscle and adipose tissue. It plays a critical role in regulating signal transduction pathways by removing phosphate groups from phosphotyrosine residues on target proteins. This action generally serves as a 'turn-off' switch for various signaling pathways.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nPTP1B plays important roles in glucose and lipid metabolism. It is not generally considered a part of a complex functioning instead as a singular enzyme. Its main action involves the negative regulation of the insulin signaling pathway by dephosphorylating the insulin receptor as well as its associated substrates. This regulation helps maintain normal levels of insulin sensitivity influencing cellular glucose uptake and metabolism.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nPTP1B has important functions in the insulin and leptin signaling pathways. It has a regulatory influence in these pathways affecting key metabolic processes. In the insulin signaling pathway PTP1B closely interacts with the insulin receptor as well as with insulin receptor substrates (IRS). Its dephosphorylating activity can lead to decreased insulin sensitivity. In the leptin pathway PTP1B modulates leptin signaling by dephosphorylating the Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) another protein involved in the control of energy balance and metabolism.\u003cbr\u003e\nExcessive activity of PTP1B links with disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. Overactivity of PTP1B can lead to insulin resistance contributing to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. In obesity PTP1B may interfere with the normal activity of leptin a hormone critical for regulating energy balance. Its interaction with the insulin receptor and JAK2 makes PTP1B a target for therapeutic interventions aimed at improving insulin sensitivity and energy homeostasis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850384429225,"sku":"ab76239","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab76239","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}