Applications:
ELISA (recommended work dilution= 1: 64,000)
Preparation:
The immunogen was a synthetic peptide (ANP). This antibody was produced from a rabbit immunized with this peptide conjugated with KLH. The IgG fraction was purified from rabbit serum by Protein G affinity chromatography.
Reconstitution:
A separate vial of dilution buffer is provided for reconstitution. The antibody is supplied lyophilized, originally containing PBS, without preservative stabilizers (e.g. sodium azide). The final amount is indicated on the shipping vial.
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH), or atriopeptin, is a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells. It is involved in the homeostatic control of body water, sodium, potassium and fat (adipose tissue). It is released by muscle cells in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart (atrial myocytes) in response to high blood pressure. ANP acts to reduce the water, sodium and adipose loads on the circulatory system,thereby reducing blood pressure.
The antibody is stable for at least 1 year from the date of receipt when stored at -20°C to -70°C. Reconstituted antibody can also be aliquotted and stored at 4°C for 1 month or at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer for many months without detectable loss activity. Please avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
This antibody can specifically bind to human ANP. The cross reactivity with mouse and rat ANP was not tested.
- Potter LR, et al. (2009). "Natriuretic peptides: their structures, receptors, physiologic functions and therapeutic applications". Handb Exp Pharmacol. Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology 191 (191): 34166.
- de Bold A (1985). "Atrial natriuretic factor: a hormone produced by the heart". Science 230(4727): 76770.
Expiration:
12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.