TGF-Beta is capable of producing a variety of effects and virtually all cell types respond to this factor in some way.
The inappropriate presence of active TGF-Beta1 has been implicated in a variety of pathological conditions Because of the necessity for regulating its activity tightly, TGF-Beta is secreted by cells in the form of an inactive complex.
This complex consists of TGF-Beta1 associated non-covalently with a protein designated the latency associated peptide (LAP).
TGF-Beta1 and LAP represent components of a pro-peptide that is cleaved in a post-golgi compartment prior to secretion.
LAP and TGF-Beta1 each consist of a disulfide-linked homodimer and the association of these two components renders TGF-Beta1 inactive and inaccessible to anti-TGF-Beta antibodies.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.