Monoclonal Antibody

Recombinant Human Retinol-binding protein 4 protein

mouse

Human,Mouse

specific for native and denatured forms

ELISA,WB,IHC;Recommended dilution:WB:1:500-1:5000,IHC:1:50-1:500

Retinol (Vitamin A) is transported in the blood bound to its carrier protein, retinol-binding protein (RBP), also designated plasma retinol-binding protein (PRBP) or RBP4. A member of the lipocalin family, RBP conveys retinol from stores in the liver to peripheral tissues. In plasma, RBP binds transthyretin (TTR, formerly called prealbumin) to prevent glomerular filtration of low molecular weight RBP in the kidneys. The stability of this complex holds diagnostic importance because the molar ratio of RBP:TTR provides an indirect way to indicate marginal vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency blocks the secretion of RBP resulting in defective delivery and supply to epidermal cells. Originally identified solely as a transporter protein, recent studies correlating increased levels of RBP expression in adipose tissue with insulin resistance have generated research into the possible roles the protein may play in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

monoclonal

IgG1

>95%,Protein G purified

Non-conjugated

Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, PH 7.4

liquid

Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.

Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP, RBP4, PRO2222

070501