Description
Purified Human sex hormone binding globulin , is a ~90 kDa homodimeric glycoprotein composed of two 45 kDa subunits linked via disulphide bridges. It is an androgen transport protein which binds and regulates the free concentration of steroid hormones and is involved in steroid signalling at the cell membrane.

Storage Information
Store at -20°C only.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the protein. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Specifications

General

Target SpeciesHuman
Product FormPurified human sex hormone binding globulin - liquid
Preservative StabilisersNone present
RegulatoryFor research purposes only
Guarantee12 months from date of despatch
Product TypePurified Protein
SpecificitySex Hormone Binding Globulin
PreparationPurified human sex hormone binding globulin from human serum plasma.
Buffer SolutionPhosphate buffered saline
Approx. Protein ConcentrationsTotal protein concentration 1.0 mg/ml
UniProtP04278
Entrez GeneSHBG
GO TermsGO:0005576 extracellular region
SynonymsSHBG
Purity>90% by SDS PAGE
Protein Molecular Weight45 kDa