Abcam, ab14087, Anti-Inhibin alpha antibody [R1]

Size: 500µL
Mouse Monoclonal Inhibin alpha antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human INHA aa 200-300.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:R1,
Isotype:IgG2a,
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:Synthetic Peptide within Human INHA aa 200-300. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P05111

Product details:
Inhibin alpha is expressed in a range of tissues including prostate, brain, adrenal gland, testis and ovary. The antibody may be of value in the differentiation of adrenocortical tumours, placental and gestational trophoblastic lesions and sex cord stromal tumours.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.08% Sodium azideConstituents: Tissue culture supernatant, 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.
Inhibin alpha also known as alpha-inhibin is a subunit of the inhibin protein complex. As a 32 kDa glycoprotein inhibin exerts its role as a modulator of hormone activities by forming heterodimers with various beta subunits typically expressed in the gonads adrenal glands and pituitary gland. Inhibin alpha not only influences the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) but also acts as an important player in reproductive endocrinology. Its expression can be assessed through inh alpha R1 and po12 markers offering insights through inhibin immunohistochemistry.
Biological function summary
Inhibin alpha forms part of the inhibin hormone complex which primarily serves as a negative regulator of FSH secretion. Insufficient levels of inhibin can disrupt normal metabolic functions impacting reproductive systems. The inhibin alpha subunit is vital for maintaining reproductive homeostasis and monitoring the inhibin staining pattern provides a useful diagnostic tool in reproductive health assessments. Inhibin binds to activin receptors where it blocks FSH release from the anterior pituitary gland reinforcing its role in managing the reproductive axis.
Pathways
Inhibin alpha is critically involved in the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) signaling pathway. This pathway plays a major role in cell differentiation and proliferation where inhibin competes with activin for the same receptors ultimately reducing FSH synthesis. Additionally inhibin functions within endocrine regulatory mechanisms ensuring the reproductive hormones maintain their balance alongside related proteins such as activin and follistatin each contributing uniquely to signaling processes.
Inhibin alpha alterations can significantly influence conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and certain gonadal tumors. Abnormal levels of inhibin are often observed in PCOS where disrupted endocrine feedback leads to infertility issues. Gonadal tumors also relate to increased inhibin expression providing a biomarker for diagnosis and progression monitoring. Through these diseases inhibin alpha interacts with proteins such as luteinizing hormone playing part in their systemic dysfunctions within the affected individuals.