Synonyms: Anti-Fcgamma-binding protein antigen antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-FcgammaBP antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-IgGFc-binding protein precursor antibody produced in rabbit
Storage: -20C
Application: Anti-FCGBP antibody produced in rabbit, a Prestige Antibody, is developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org). Each antibody is tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues. These images can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. The antibodies are also tested using immunofluorescence and western blotting. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: IgGFc-binding protein is a protein encoded by the FCGBP gene in humans. The gene is also known as Fc?BP. Its mRNA is expressed only in placenta and colonic epithelial cells. It may play an important role in immune protection and inflammation in the intestines of primates. The gene is expressed in both human and mouse prostates. Differential expression of this gene could reflect its potential role in prostate malignancy as well as an indicator for progression of the cancer. It is differentially expressed in normal thyroid tissue, thyroid adenomas and thyroid carcinomas. The gene is constitutively expressed in normal thyroid tissue; its expression is significantly increased in follicular thyroid adenomas and significantly decreased in papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas. The expression level of this gene in thyroid biopsies is useful for distinguishing between a thyroid follicular adenoma and a follicular carcinoma.
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