Abcam, ab225183, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Somatostatin Receptor 2 antibody [UMB1]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Somatostatin Receptor 2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:UMB1,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
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:
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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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, Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2) also known as SS2R serves as a G protein-coupled receptor with a molecular mass of approximately 40-60 kDa. SSTR2 specifically binds somatostatin a peptide hormone that regulates the endocrine system neurotransmission and cell proliferation via interaction with various somatostatin receptors. Scientists find SSTR2 expressed in high levels in the pituitary gland central nervous system gastrointestinal tract and pancreatic cells.
Biological function summary
Somatostatin receptor 2 mediates the inhibitory effects of somatostatin on cell growth and the release of other hormones. It functions as part of the receptor complex modulating intracellular signaling pathways. SSTR2 often interacts closely with other molecules like G proteins to inhibit adenylyl cyclase reducing cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels and influencing diverse cellular responses. The receptor's ability to influence such processes emphasizes its role in maintaining cellular and systemic homeostasis.
Pathways
Somatostatin receptor 2 plays an important role in the inhibitory signaling pathways related to growth hormone regulation and neurotransmitter release. SSTR2 actively participates in the somatostatin signaling pathway intimately interacting with proteins such as adenylate cyclase and phospholipase C. Another important pathway includes the regulation of the MAPK pathway serving to modulate cell proliferation and survival reiterating its regulatory function within endocrine signaling and cellular communication.
Somatostatin receptor 2 demonstrates significant involvement in neuroendocrine tumors and acromegaly. The overexpression of SSTR2 in neuroendocrine tumors provides a valuable target for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic interventions using somatostatin analogs. In acromegaly where excess growth hormone production occurs SSTR2's modulation of growth hormone release becomes important; it often works alongside growth hormone receptors and IGF-1 to limit abnormal growth. Therefore the receptor's targeting offers therapeutic potential and advances disease understanding.