Anti-TGF Alpha Antibody
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Application ![]()
| WB |
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Primary Accession | P01135 |
Host | Rabbit |
Reactivity | Human |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Format | Lyophilized |
Description | Rabbit IgG polyclonal antibody for Protransforming growth factor alpha(TGFA) detection. Tested with WB in Human. |
Reconstitution | Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml. |
Gene ID | 7039 |
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Other Names | Protransforming growth factor alpha, Transforming growth factor alpha, TGF-alpha, EGF-like TGF, ETGF, TGF type 1, TGFA |
Calculated MW | 17006 MW KDa |
Application Details | Western blot, 0.1-0.5 µg/ml, Human, Mouse, Rat |
Subcellular Localization | Transforming growth factor alpha: Secreted, extracellular space. |
Tissue Specificity | Isoform 1, isoform 3 and isoform 4 are expressed in keratinocytes and tumor-derived cell lines. . |
Protein Name | Protransforming growth factor alpha |
Contents | Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg Thimerosal, 0.05mg NaN3. |
Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human TGF alpha(73-89aa CHSGYVGARCEHADLLA), different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid. |
Purification | Immunogen affinity purified. |
Cross Reactivity | No cross reactivity with other proteins |
Storage | At -20˚C for one year. After r˚Constitution, at 4˚C for one month. It˚Can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20˚C for a longer time.Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. |
Name | TGFA |
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Function | TGF alpha is a mitogenic polypeptide that is able to bind to the EGF receptor/EGFR and to act synergistically with TGF beta to promote anchorage-independent cell proliferation in soft agar. |
Cellular Location | [Transforming growth factor alpha]: Secreted, extracellular space |
Tissue Location | Isoform 1, isoform 3 and isoform 4 are expressed in keratinocytes and tumor-derived cell lines |

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Background
Transforming growth factor alpha(TGF-alpha) is upregulated in some human cancers. It is produced in macrophages, brain cells, and keratinocytes, and induces epithelial development. It is closely related to EGF, and can also bind to the EGF receptor with similar effects . TGFalpha stimulates neural cell proliferation in the adult injured brain. TGFalpha was cited in the 2001 NIH Stem Cell report to the U.S. Congress as promising evidence for the ability of adult stem cells to restore function in neurodegenerative disorders.

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