Molecular weight (DA)
44kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
SHBG Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a steroid binding protein that was first described as a plasma protein secreted by the liver but is now thought to participate in the regulation of steroid responses. The encoded protein transports androgens and estrogens in the blood, binding each steroid molecule as a dimer formed from identical or nearly identical monomers. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2014],
Function
alternative products:Additional isoforms seem to exist,function:Functions as an androgen transport protein, but may also be involved in receptor mediated processes. Each dimer binds one molecule of steroid. Specific for 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, testosterone, and 17-beta-estradiol. Regulates the plasma metabolic clearance rate of steroid hormones by controlling their plasma concentration.,online information:Androgen-binding protein entry,similarity:Contains 2 laminin G-like domains.,subcellular location:In testis, it is synthesized by the Sertoli cells, secreted into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule and transported to the epididymis.,subunit:Homodimer.,tissue specificity:Isoforms 1 and 2 are present in liver and testis.,
Protein name
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) (Sex steroid-binding protein) (SBP) (Testis-specific androgen-binding protein) (ABP) (Testosterone-estradiol-binding globulin) (TeBG) (Testosterone-estrogen-binding
Human protein sequence Database
P04278
Mouse protein sequence database
P97497
Rat protein sequence database
P08689
Cellular localization
Secreted . In testis, it is synthesized by the Sertoli cells, secreted into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule and transported to the epididymis. .
Tissue expression
Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are present in liver and testis.