RBP4 Antibody

• Background:

  Retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4; RBP) is a 21kDa secreted protein, a member of the lipocalin family and is known as the primary transporter of retinol (vitamin A) to tissues. A recent report revealed RBP4 as an adipokine linking glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) suppression in adipose tissue to insulin. Elevated human and mouse serum RBP4 levels are associated with insulin resistance and its severity, obesity, and certain components of metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, human serum RBP4 levels are closely related to renal function.

• NCBI Gene ID:

  25703

• Swiss Prot:

  P04916

• Accession Number:

  132407

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Reactivity:

  Rat

• Immunogen:

  Recombinant rat RBP4.

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Type:

  Primary Antibodies

• Field of Research:

  Obesity

• Concentration:

  1 mg/ml

• Buffer:

  Liquid. 0.2um-filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4. Contains no preservatives.

• Modification:

  None

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice

• Storage Conditions:

  Stable for at least 6 months after receipt when stored at -20˚ C.

• Specificity:

  Recognizes rat RBP4. Detects a band of ~22-25kDa by Western blot.

• Applications Notes:

  ELISA: (direct and indirect: 1:2,000-1:5,000) . Western Blot: (1:2,000-1:5,000 using ECL; suggested blocking and dilution buffer is PBST containing 0.05% Tween 20 and 5% skim milk; suggested incubation time is 1 hour at room temperature) . Optimal conditions must be determined individually for each application.

• Symbol:

  Rbp4

• NCBI Official Name:

  Retinol binding protein 4

• NCBI Organism:

  Rattus norvegicus

• Other Product Names:

  Retinol Binding Protein 4

• Tested Applications:

  ELISA, WB

• Protein ID:

  P04916

• Physical Properties:

  Liquid