Transthyretin is one of the three major thyroid hormone-binding proteins in plasma and/or cerebrospinal fluid of vertebrates. It exists mainly as a homotetrameric protein of approximately 55 kDa in plasma and, in sera and cerebrospinal fluid, is a carrier of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) and retinol. While mostly known for being the transporter of thyroxine and retinol, when mutated, TTR is also well-described as the cause of familial amyloid polyneuropathy, a neurodegenerative lethal disorder characterized by systemic deposition of TTR amyloid fibrils, particularly in the peripheral nervous system. Recently, studies have shown that TTR has an important function development of peripheral and central nervous system physiology, namely by participating in behavior, in the maintenance of normal cognitive processes during ageing, amidated neuropeptide processing and nerve regeneration. Additionally, it has been proposed that TTR is neuroprotective in Alzheimer′s disease, by preventing the formation of amyloid beta fibrils (Fleming C.E. et al. (2009) Prog Neurobiol., Epub ahead of print
Specificity
This antibody recognizes Transthyretin.
Immunogen
Purified human Transthyretin.
Application
This Anti-Transthyretin Antibody, clone 7G8-E11-E7 is validated for use in ELISA, WB for the detection of Transthyretin.
Quality
Evaluated by Western Blot in human placenta lysate.
Western Blot Analysis: 2 µg/ml of this antibody detected Transthyretin in 10 µg of human placenta lysate.
Target description
Transthyretin exists mainly as a homotetrameric protein of approximately 55 kDa in plasma. A single band of ~26 kDa was observed, which is an approximate size of a dimeric component that makes up the said homotetramer.
Physical form
Format: Purified
Analysis Note
Control Human placenta lysate
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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