Synacthen Antibody / ACTH

• Catalog Number: orb248511
• Category: Antibodies
• Description: POMC (pro-opiomelanocortin or corticotropin-lipotropin) is a 267 amino acid polypeptide hormone precursor that goes through extensive, tissue-specific post-translational 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 (also called Corticotropin) is a 39 amino acid active peptide produced by the anterior pituitary. Clone AH26 antibody is specific to Synacthen (aa 1-24 of ACTH) and does not react with CLIP (aa 17-39). ACTH is produced by cells of immune system (T-cells, B-cells, and macrophages) in response to stimuli associated with stress. Specific antibody 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) that cause paraneoplastic syndromes by secreting ACTH.
• Species/Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Clone Number: AH26
• Tested applications: IHC-P
• Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Immunogen: A synthetic peptide corresponding to aa 1-24 of human ACTH was used as the immunogen for this ACTH antibody.
• Dilution range: Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml for 30 min at RT
• Purity: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated
• Formula: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Hazard Information: This ACTH antibody is available for research use only.
• Entrez: 5443
• Storage: Store the ACTH antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the ACTH antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded human pituitary gland tissue using ACTH antibody