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Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Cited:

Rat

Applications

Validated:

ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Cited:

ELISA

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 kappa Clone # AH26

Concentration

0.2 mg/ml

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa1-24 of human ACTH (Uniprot: P01189)

Epitope

aa1-24

Reactivity Notes

Expected to show broad species reactivity.

Localization

Cytoplasm

Specificity

ACTH (same as Corticotropin) is a 39 amino acid active peptide produced by the anterior pituitary. This monoclonal antibody is specific to Synacthen (aa1-24 of ACTH); does not react with CLIP (aa17-39 of ACTH). POMC (pro-opiomelanocortin or corticotropin-lipotropin) is a 267 amino acid polypeptide hormone precursor that goes through extensive, tissue-specific posttranslational processing by convertases. POMC is cleaved into ten hormone chains named NPP, ACTH, alpha-MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone), beta-MSH, gamma-MSH, CLIP (corticotropin-like intermediary peptide), Lipotropin-beta, Lipotropin-gamma, beta-endorphin and Met-enkephalin. ACTH is also produced by cells of immune system (T-cells, B-cells, and macrophages) in response to stimuli associated with stress. Anti-ACTH is a useful marker in classification of pituitary tumors and the study of pituitary disease. It reacts with ACTH-producing cells (corticotrophs).It also may react with other tumors (e.g. some small cell carcinomas of the lung) causing paraneoplastic syndromes by secreting ACTH.

Marker

Pituitary Marker

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1 kappa

Description

200ug/ml of antibody purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A or G. Prepared in 10 mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0 mg/ml. (NBP2-33072)

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80 C.

Scientific Data Images for ACTH Antibody (AH26)

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: ACTH Antibody (AH26) [NBP2-29452]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: ACTH Antibody (AH26) [NBP2-29452]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: ACTH Antibody (AH26) [NBP2-29452] - Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human pituitary gland stained with ACTH Antibody (AH26).
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: ACTH Antibody (AH26) [NBP2-29452]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: ACTH Antibody (AH26) [NBP2-29452]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: ACTH Antibody (AH26) [NBP2-29452] - Formalin-paraffin human Pituitary Gland stained with ACTH ab (AH26).

Applications for ACTH Antibody (AH26)

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

1-5ug/ml for coating

Flow Cytometry

0.5-1 ug/million cells

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1-2 ug/ml

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

0.5-1 ug/ml
Application Notes
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed): 0.5-1ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95C followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.
Use in ELISA reported in scientific literature (PMID: 30181699)

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified

Formulation

10 mM PBS with 0.05% BSA

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

0.2 mg/ml

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C.

Background: ACTH

ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic hormone) is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, and is a key component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. ACTH is synthesized from the precursor molecule pre-opiomelanocorin (POMC). POMC undergoes proteolytic cleavages and processing to generate not only ACTH but also a number of other small biologically active peptides including alpha-MSH and beta-endorphin, all in cell type specific manners. The production of ACTH is triggered by biological stress. ACTH, in turn, then stimulates the secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex. The half-life of ACTH in human blood is only about ten minutes. An excess of ACTH can cause Cushing's syndrome whereas ACTH deficiency can result in secondary adrenal insufficiency. ACTH consists of 39 amino acids (aa), and can be proteolytically cleaved into different active fragments including CLIP (corticotropin-like intermediate lobe peptide), consisting of aa 17-39, which stimulates insulin production. Synacthen is an active synthetic form of ACTH, corresponding to the first 24 aa, which is used to conduct ACTH stimulation tests.

Long Name

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Alternate Names

Adrenocorticotropin, Corticotropin

Gene Symbol

POMC

UniProt

Additional ACTH Products

Product Documents for ACTH Antibody (AH26)

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Product Specific Notices for ACTH Antibody (AH26)

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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