{"product_id":"abcam-ab10988","title":"Abcam, ab10988, Anti-Glucagon antibody [K79bB10]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50µL\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Glucagon antibody [K79bB10] (ab10988) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting Glucagon in  IHC-P . Suitable for  Rat . - Over 180 publications - Trusted since 2004\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:K79bB10,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG1,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Rat,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Full Length Protein corresponding to Pig GCG. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P01274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is this antibody validated in?\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Glucagon antibody [K79bB10] (ab10988) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Rat samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrusted by the scientific community\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Glucagon [K79bB10] (ab10988) was first used in a scientific publication in 2004 and has been cited over 180 times in peer-reviewed journals.\u003cbr\u003e\nReviewed by scientists\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Glucagon [K79bB10] (ab10988) has over 10 independent reviews from customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Proprietary technique, Purification notes-Purified from Tissue culture supernatant., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.097% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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\nGlucagon also known as the “hunger hormone\" is a 29-amino acid peptide hormone with a mass of approximately 3.5 kDa. It plays an important role in glucose metabolism and regulation of blood sugar levels. The human pancreas specifically the alpha cells located in the islets of Langerhans synthesizes and secretes glucagon. This hormone binds to glucagon receptors which are widely expressed across tissues including the liver and kidney where it initiates a cascade of signaling events.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGlucagon plays a central role in maintaining glucose homeostasis. It increases blood glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the liver. Though glucagon mainly acts independently it exhibits significant interactions with other metabolic hormones such as insulin. This interaction helps balance blood sugar levels as glucagon and insulin work in opposition to ensure optimal blood glucose regulation.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGlucagon primarily impacts the cAMP signaling pathway significantly increasing intracellular cAMP levels. This pathway initiates a complex series of downstream events including increased enzyme activity for gluconeogenesis and glycogen breakdown in the liver. Glucagon also cross-talks with insulin signaling pathways enabling the intertwined regulation of metabolism through these hormones and maintaining glucose balance.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlucagon is closely linked to diabetes and hyperglycemia. Individuals with diabetes often exhibit dysregulated glucagon secretion leading to unstable blood sugar levels. Glucagon interacts with insulin in the pathology of diabetes where an improper balance between these hormones can exacerbate the disease. The understanding of glucagon's role in these conditions makes it a target for new therapeutic strategies including recombinant glucagon treatments and assays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844233056425,"sku":"ab10988","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab10988","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}