The antibody TSH-116 reacts with human thyroid stimulating hormone (hTSH, thyrotropin), a glycoprotein hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland cells in response to signals from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. The TSH-116 reacts with association constant 1.1 x 1011 l/mol. Following cross-reactivity expressed as binding of labelled hormone (% of total) was determined by solid phase RIA with excess of the antibody TSH-116: hTSH (78.9), hCG (20.3), hLH (23.2), hFSH (29.9).
ELISA. RIA. The antibody TSH-116 is suitable in combination with the antibody TSH-51 (ABIN238515)for Immunometric assays in the screening of neonatal hypothyroidism. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1.0 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 with 15 mM sodium azide as preservative.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Thyrotropin (hTSH) promotes the growth of the thyroid gland in the neck and stimulates it to produce more thyroid hormones. hTSH is composed of two subunits - alpha and beta.Synonyms: TSH, TSH beta, TSHB, Thyroid-stimulating hormone subunit beta, Thyrotropin subunit beta