Abcam, ab67268, Anti-Inhibin beta E chain antibody

Size: 50µg
Mouse Polyclonal Inhibin beta E chain antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human INHBE.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human INHBE.P58166

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Inhibin beta E chain also known as 'INHBE' is a protein with multiple roles in the human body weighing about 42 kDa. It is a member of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily. The protein can be expressed in many tissues including the liver and placenta. INHBE is associated with other proteins to form different complexes affecting various biological processes.
Biological function summary
The Inhibin beta E chain participates in the regulation of reproductive hormone activity. It forms either homodimers or heterodimers combining with other inhibin and activin molecules. The dimerization with alpha chains forms inhibins while pairing with other beta subunits forms activins. These complexes then modulate signaling pathways that adjust hormonal secretion particularly in the pituitary and gonadal tissues.
Pathways
Inhibin beta E chain plays a significant role in the activin signaling pathway. This pathway affects the regulation of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) secretion which is important for reproductive processes. INHBE relates to proteins such as follistatin and activin A within these pathways influencing activities flowing from ligand-receptor interactions to transcriptional regulation.
Inhibin beta E chain has been linked to certain reproductive and metabolic disorders. For instance abnormal expression or dysfunction of INHBE may relate to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affecting women’s fertility. Liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) also show associations with INHBE levels. In these contexts INHBE interacts with various TGF-β family proteins contributing to either disease progression or regulation.