Abcam, ab69508, Anti-Insulin Receptor beta antibody [C18C4]

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal Insulin Receptor beta antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 40 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human INSR.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:C18C4,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human INSR. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P06213

Product details:
This product was changed from ascites to tissue culture supernatant on 22
May 2019. Please note that the dilutions may need to be adjusted accordingly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our scientific support team.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Purification notes-Purified from TCS., Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
Insulin Receptor beta (IR beta) also known as IRB is a subunit of the insulin receptor which is a transmembrane protein deeply involved in cellular signal transduction. This receptor has two main subunits: alpha and beta. The insulin receptor beta is responsible for the transduction of insulin's metabolic and mitogenic signals through its intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity. This subunit has a molecular mass of approximately 95 kDa and is predominantly expressed on the surface of insulin-responsive cells like liver muscle and adipose tissue cells where it mediates glucose uptake and metabolism. Its expression is usually determined through methods such as insulin western blot.
Biological function summary
The function of insulin receptor beta involves both glucose homeostasis and growth regulation as part of the tetrameric insulin receptor complex. Upon insulin binding to the receptor IR beta undergoes autophosphorylation leading to the recruitment and phosphorylation of various intracellular substrates. This interaction plays a critical role in mediating the effects of insulin such as promoting glucose uptake in cells and modulating lipid metabolism. This receptor subunit is also referred to in studies as insulin 44 or insulin 37 referring to different conceptual sizes or regulatory stages.
Pathways
The insulin signaling pathway represents the main route facilitated by insulin receptor beta. This pathway is essential for regulating glucose transport lipid metabolism and protein synthesis. Perturbations in this cascade are commonly associated with insulin resistance. The insulin receptor beta interacts with other proteins like insulin receptor substrates (IRS) during this pathway which subsequently activate key downstream pathways such as the PI3K-AKT pathway critical for cell survival and growth. This protein also plays a role in MAP kinase signaling through which it impacts gene expression related to cell growth.
Insulin receptor beta relates prominently to type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. Mutations or dysfunctions in IR beta can lead to defective insulin signaling causing insulin resistance a major hallmark of these conditions. Additionally it is implicated in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) where altered insulin signaling influences the endocrine and metabolic profiles. Proteins like insulin receptor substrates are often examined in these contexts as they directly interact with IR beta and modulate the downstream effects seen in these diseases.