IHC: 1:50-1:200
Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using CGB Antibody at 1:500 dilution.Secondary antibody: HRP Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) (MBS128200) at 1:10000 dilution.Lysates/proteins: 25ug per lane.Blocking buffer: 3% nonfat dry milk in TBST.Detection: ECL Enhanced Kit.Exposure time: 60s.)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
Observed MW: 18 kDa
NCBI Description
This gene is a member of the glycoprotein hormone beta chain family and encodes the beta 8 subunit of chorionic gonadotropin (CG). Glycoprotein hormones are heterodimers consisting of a common alpha subunit and an unique beta subunit which confers biological specificity. CG is produced by the trophoblastic cells of the placenta and stimulates the ovaries to synthesize the steroids that are essential for the maintenance of pregnancy. The beta subunit of CG is encoded by 6 genes which are arranged in tandem and inverted pairs on chromosome 19q13.3 and contiguous with the luteinizing hormone beta subunit gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
CGB: Stimulates the ovaries to synthesize the steroids that are essential for the maintenance of pregnancy. Belongs to the glycoprotein hormones subunit beta family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Inhibitor; Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19q13.32
Cellular Component: extracellular region
Molecular Function: hormone activity
Biological Process: cellular protein metabolic process; cell-cell signaling; apoptosis; peptide hormone processing; female gamete generation; signal transduction