The preproprotein encoded by this gene. Somatostatin is expressed throughout the body and inhibits the release of numerous secondary hormones by binding to high-affinity G-protein-coupled somatostatin receptors. This hormone is an important regulator of the endocrine system through its interactions with pituitary growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, and most hormones of the gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin also affects rates of neurotransmission in the central nervous system and proliferation of both normal and tumorigenic cells.
Aliases: SMST
Entrez GeneID: 6750
Swissprot: P61278
WB Predicted band size: 12.7kDa
Host/Isotype: Mouse IgG1
Species Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of human SST (AA: 1-116) expressed in E. Coli.
