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LH beta Antibody
SPA-07078
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Target Information | |
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Target Name | Luteinizing Hormone |
Gene Abbr. | LHB |
Gene ID | 3972 |
Full Name | luteinizing hormone subunit beta |
Alias | CGB4, HH23, LSH-B, LSH-beta |
Introduction | LH is a member of the glycoprotein hormone family. Glycoprotein hormones are heterodimers consisting of a common alpha subunit and an unique beta subunit which confers biological specificity. LH is expressed in the pituitary gland and promotes spermatogenesis and ovulation by stimulating the testes and ovaries to synthesize steroids. The genes for the beta chains of chorionic gonadotropin and for luteinizing hormone are contiguous on chromosome 19q13.3. Mutations in this gene are associated with hypogonadism which is characterized by infertility and pseudohermaphroditism. |
Product Details | |
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Host | Mouse |
Clonality | Monoclonal |
Clone No. | LHb/1214 |
Isotype | IgG1 Kappa |
Immunogen | Recombinant beta sub-unit of human LH. |
Usage | |
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Application | FC, IHC, IF |
Dilutions | Flow Cytometry (0.5-1 µg/10^6 cells in 0.1 mL); Immunofluorescence (1-2 µg/mL) |
Reactivity | Human |
Specificity | Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a glycoprotein. Each monomeric unit is a sugar-like protein molecule; two of these make the full, functional protein. Its structure is similar to the other glycoproteins, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The protein dimer contains 2 polypeptide units, labeled alpha and beta subunits that are connected by two bridges. The alpha subunits of LH, FSH, TSH, and hCG are identical, and contain 92 amino acids. The beta subunits vary. LH has a beta subunit of 121 amino acids (LHB) that confers its specific biologic action and is responsible for interaction with the LH receptor. This beta subunit contains the same amino acids in sequence as the beta subunit of hCG and both stimulate the same receptor; however, the hCG beta subunit contains an additional 24 amino acids and the hormones differ in the composition of their sugar moieties.LH is synthesized and secreted by gonadotrophs in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. In concert with the other pituitary gonadotropin follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), it is necessary for proper reproductive function. In the female, an acute rise of LH levels triggers ovulation. In the male, where LH has also been called Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone (ICSH), it stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone. LH is a useful marker in classification of pituitary tumors and the study of pituitary disease. |
Storage & Handling | |
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Storage Buffer | 10 mM PBS with 0.05% BSA. |
Preservative | 0.05% Sodium Azide |
Storage Temp. | Store at 4 °C. |
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