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| Alternative Names | Glucagon;Glicentin;Glicentin-related polypeptide;GRPP;Oxyntomodulin;OXM;OXY;Glucagon;Glucagon-like peptide 1;GLP-1;Incretin hormone;Glucagon-like peptide 1 (7-37);GLP-1 (7-37);Glucagon-like peptide 1 (7-36);GLP-1 (7-36);Glucagon-like peptide 2;GLP-2;GCG; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human GLP1, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of GCG (Glucagon) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-GLP1/GCG Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9705. Tested in IF, IHC applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human GLP1, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 10 kDa; calculated MW: 20909 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IF, IHC
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Glucagon; Glucagon. GCG is also known as GLP1, or Glucagon. Glucagon is a 29-amino acid pancreatic hormone that counteracts the glucose-lowering action of insulin by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.?It is mapped to 2q36-2q37. GLP1, also known as 7-37 for the codons of the preproglucagon molecule which encode it, renders pancreatic beta-cells 'glucose-competent' and may be useful in the treatment of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Also, GLP1 is a potent insulin secretagogue.?It plays a major role in the enteroinsular axis, accounting, for example, for the finding that plasma insulin levels accompanying oral intake of glucose are greater than those observed when glucose is given intravenously. Functional note: Glucagon plays a key role in glucose metabolism and homeostasis. Regulates blood glucose by increasing gluconeogenesis and decreasing glycolysis. A counterregulatory hormone of insulin, raises plasma glucose levels in response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. Plays an important role in initiating and maintaining hyperglycemic conditions in diabetes. Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Glucagon is secreted in the A cells of the islets of Langerhans. GLP-1, GLP-2, oxyntomodulin and glicentin are secreted from enteroendocrine cells throughout the gastrointestinal tract. GLP-1 and GLP-2 are also secreted in selected neurons in the brain.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how GCG (Glucagon) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how GCG (Glucagon) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Developmental Biology: Researchers commonly examine how GCG (Glucagon) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of GCG (Glucagon) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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