CGA (Choriogonadotropin Alpha Chain, Glycoprotein Hormones Alpha Chain, Anterior Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones Common Subunit Alpha, HCG, LHA, FSHA, GPHa, TSHA, GPHA1, CG-Alpha)

The four human glycoprotein hormones chorionic gonadotropin (CG), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are dimers consisting of alpha and beta subunits that are associated noncovalently. The alpha subunits of these hormones are identical, however, their beta chains are unique and confer biological specificity. The protein encoded by this gene is the alpha subunit and belongs to the glycoprotein hormones alpha chain family. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:10,000
Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.