Abcam, ab231218, Anti-TSH beta antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal TSH beta antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Dog, Recombinant full length protein - Dog samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Dog Thyrotropin subunit beta aa 1 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Dog,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Dog Thyrotropin subunit beta aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P54828

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Antigen-specific affinity chromatography followed by Protein A affinity chromatography, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.011% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 55.77% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
TSH beta also known as thyrotropin beta is a subunit of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). This hormone is a glycoprotein with a significant role in regulating the endocrine system. With a molecular mass of approximately 15 kDa TSH beta is one of the two subunits that together form the functional TSH. It is produced and expressed by the anterior pituitary gland. The beta subunit confers the hormone its specificity by interacting with the TSH receptor on thyroid cells.
Biological function summary
Thyrotropin beta ensures the thyroid gland functions properly by stimulating it to release thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These thyroid hormones are essential for regulating metabolism in the body. TSH beta as a part of the TSH complex must combine with the alpha subunit to exhibit full biological activity. The production and secretion of TSH are tightly controlled by the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis which adjusts TSH levels based on the body's hormone requirements.
Pathways
TSH beta has a prominent role in the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis which is fundamental in thyroid hormone regulation. This pathway involves TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) from the hypothalamus which stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete TSH. In turn TSH interacts with its receptor on the thyroid gland promoting thyroid hormone synthesis. The pathway includes feedback mechanisms where increasing levels of T3 and T4 inhibit both TRH and TSH release maintaining homeostasis.
TSH beta is linked to conditions like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism which result from imbalances in thyroid hormone levels. In hyperthyroidism excess production of T3 and T4 occurs often due to TSH receptor overstimulation while in hypothyroidism inadequate production might arise from insufficient TSH levels leading to decreased thyroid hormone output. Disorders with TSH beta involvement may also relate to antibodies in conditions like Graves' disease where autoantibodies target the TSH receptor causing thyroid dysfunction.