Glucagon antibody is supplied in lyophilized form. Dissolve the antiserum in 50 - 100 ul distilled water and dilute further in 0.1 M PBS with 1% BSA and 0.1% Na-azide
Store at 2-8 deg C for short term storage. Aliquot and store at -20 deg C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
General Information
Biological Significance
Secreted in the pancreas, Glucagon exerts the opposite influence to insulin, in that glucagon is responsible for raising blood glucose levels. Glucagon is released from the pancreas when blood sugar (glucose) levels become depleted. Glucagon causes the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream.