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| Alternative Names | Insulin Like Growth Factor 1, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, IGF-I, Somatomedin-C |
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Overview
Anti-IGF1 Antibody is an antibody targeting Insulin Like Growth Factor 1, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, IGF-I, Somatomedin-C Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Insulin Like Growth Factor 1, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, IGF-I, Somatomedin-C (also reported as Insulin Like Growth Factor 1, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, IGF-I, Somatomedin-C).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Secreted.
- Homology note: Mouse - identical; Human - 11 out of 12 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): The antibody is specific for IGF1; it does not crossreact with IGF2..
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
IGF-1 originally called somatomedin C is a 70-amino acid hormone with homology to IGF-2 and proinsulin. IGF-1 acts as an endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine hormone and is known as a mediator of prenatal and postnatal growth. IGF-1 is mainly synthesized in the liver and regulated by growth hormones (GH) in peripheral tissues such as muscle, cartilage, bone, kidney, nerves, skin, lungs, and the liver itself.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-NT046.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-NT046; Negative control: BLP-NT046.
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