Thyrotropin Receptor, a Glycoprotein Hormone Receptor, plays a central role in controlling thyroid cell metabolism. The TSH receptor can interact with both TSH and autoantibodies against the TSH receptor (thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins, TSI). Mutations in the receptor are the cause for hyperthyroidism such as gestational hyperthyroidism (hypersensitivity to chorionic gonadotropin) and Grave's disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism). Multiple isoforms of the thyrotropin receptor are produced by altervative splicing. The thyrotropin receptor has been reported in adipose, adrenal, brain, eye, heart, kidney, skin, thymus, and thyroid. ESTs have been isolated from brain, placenta, and thyroid libraries.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:16,000
Western Blot: 0.5-2ug/ml, observed in human thyroid gland lysates on ~28kD bands
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
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