Abcam, ab109383, Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase/TPO antibody [EPR5380]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Thyroid Peroxidase/TPO antibody. Suitable for mIHC, IHC-P, IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 10 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR5380,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IP, mIHC, 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:
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
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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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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°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.