Abcam, ab203340, Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase/TPO antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Thyroid Peroxidase/TPO antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human Thyroid peroxidase aa 100-200 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human Thyroid peroxidase aa 100-200 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P07202

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Proclin 300Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 48.98% TBS, 1X, 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.
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.