SPINK1 is a trypsin inhibitor, which is secreted from pancreatic acinar cells into pancreatic juice.
It is thought to function in the prevention of trypsin-catalyzed premature activation of zymogens within the pancreas and the pancreatic duct.
Mutations in this gene are associated with hereditary pancreatitis and tropical calcific pancreatitis.
The 79aa sequence contains a 23aa signal peptide followed directly by the 56aa mature secreted form.
Tumor-associated trypsin inhibitor (TATI) is identical to PSTI.
TATI is a 6kD peptide that is synthesized by several tumors and cell lines.
It was initially detected in urine of patients with ovarian cancer.
This peptide is also produced by the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract where it may protect the mucosal cells from proteolytic breakdown.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100 Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.