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HPI-15K

Sigma-Aldrich

Human Proinsulin RIA

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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
eCl@ss:
32161000
NACRES:
NA.84

grade

for protein analysis

Quality Level

description

ED<sub>80</sub> = 10 ± 1 pM ED<sub>50</sub> = 23 ± 2 pM ED<sub>20</sub> = 52 ± 3 pM
analytes available: Proinsulin
2-100 pg/mL (standard curve range)

feature

accuracy 91–93%

species reactivity

human

technique(s)

radioimmunoassay: suitable

UniProt accession no.

detection method

radioactive

General description

FUNCTION: SwissProt: P01308 # Insulin decreases blood glucose concentration. It increases cell permeability to monosaccharides, amino acids and fatty acids. It accelerates glycolysis, the pentose phosphate cycle, and glycogen synthesis in liver.
SIZE: 110 amino acids; 11981 Da
SUBUNIT: Heterodimer of a B chain and an A chain linked by two disulfide bonds.
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Secreted.
DISEASE:SwissProt: P01308 # Defects in INS are the cause of familial hyperproinsulinemia [MIM:176730].
SIMILARITY: SwissProt: P01308 ## Belongs to the insulin family.

Application

Three-day, disequilibrium incubation at room temperature. Sample volume ≤200 µL serum, plasma, or tissue culture media.

Analysis Note

Linearity 100–120%

Disclaimer

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Respiratory Tract

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids


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