Abcam, ab108456, Anti-Somatostatin antibody

Size: 100µg
Anti-Somatostatin antibody (ab108456) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Somatostatin in IHC-P . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat . - Over 10 publications
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human, Rat,
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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Somatostatin antibody (ab108456) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Somatostatin (ab108456) was first used in a scientific publication in 2012 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Somatostatin also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) is a peptide hormone with a molecular mass around 3200 Daltons. This protein is expressed mainly in the central nervous system including the hypothalamus as well as in the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin consists of two biologically active forms: one with 14 amino acids and another with 28 amino acids. This target exerts its mechanical function by binding to specific G-protein-coupled somatostatin receptors leading to inhibition of various signaling pathways.
Biological function summary
Somatostatin regulates the endocrine system and affects neurotransmission and cell proliferation. It inhibits the secretion of several hormones such as growth hormone thyroid-stimulating hormone and insulin. Somatostatin also plays a role in reducing gastric acid secretion and slowing down gastrointestinal motility. While somatostatin does not act as part of a larger complex its action is highly localized in the tissues where it is produced and released.
Pathways
Somatostatin acts significantly in both the growth hormone and insulin signaling pathways. In the growth hormone pathway it serves as a counter-regulatory hormone to growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) therefore controlling growth hormone levels. In the insulin signaling pathway somatostatin interacts with insulin and glucagon modulating glucose metabolism. It is also related to other proteins like cortistatin which shares similar functions and can bind to the same receptors.
Somatostatin is linked with conditions such as acromegaly and diabetes. In acromegaly excessive growth hormone production occurs due to reduced somatostatin activity making somatostatin analogs a therapeutic option. Meanwhile in diabetes altered somatostatin levels can influence insulin and glucagon balance affecting glucose homeostasis. Somatostatin’s interaction with its receptors and proteins like insulin plays an important role in the management of these conditions.