Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ SCGN (Secretagogin) is a novel EF-hand, cell type specific, Ca-binding protein (CBP). It is expressed in the neuroendocrine cells. Specifically, its expression has been reported in the (entero)-endocrine cells and in neuroendocrine cells in the periphery and in the mammalian brain. It is involved in the regulation of intracellular Ca2+ dynamics. It contains a Ca2+ binding domain and six putative EF hand motifs._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ Secretagogin recombinant protein epitope signature tag (PrEST)_x000D_ Application_x000D_ Anti-SCGN 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._x000D_ Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below._x000D_ Western Blotting (1 paper)_x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 40% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide_x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ Prestige Antibodies is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ SCGN (Secretagogin) is mainly acting as a calcium ion sensor in the Ca2+-induced exocytosis and membrane fusion in neurons and in neuroendocrine cells. It can bind four Ca2+ ions, but interacts with only one SCGN interacting protein. It acts as a serum marker for identifying neuronal damage. It has been reported that SCGN may control the intracellular Ca2+ signaling pathway by reflecting cellular responses to the micro-environmental stimuli. Furthermore, neuroprotective effects of SCGN also have been documented in the Alzheimer′s disease._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ Prestige Antibodies® are highly characterized and extensively validated antibodies with the added benefit of all available characterization data for each target being accessible via the Human Protein Atlas portal linked just below the product name at the top of this page. The uniqueness and low cross-reactivity of the Prestige Antibodies® to other proteins are due to a thorough selection of antigen regions, affinity purification, and stringent selection. Prestige antigen controls are available for every corresponding Prestige Antibody and can be found in the linkage section._x000D_ Every Prestige Antibody is tested in the following ways:_x000D_ • IHC tissue array of 44 normal human tissues and 20 of the most common cancer type tissues._x000D_ • Protein array of 364 human recombinant protein fragments._x000D_ • Validated for multiple commonly used applications such as IHC (Immunohistochemistry), IF (Immunofluorescence), and WB (Western Blot)_x000D_ Linkage_x000D_ Corresponding Antigen APREST86799.