Leptin Recombinant Protein

• Background:

  Encoded by the ob (obese) gene, Leptin is an adipose-derived cytokine that suppresses appetite and increases thermogenesis. Leptin exerts its anorectic effect via signaling through a hypothalamic receptor termed OB-R. Leptin has been shown to reduce body weight, food consumption, and plasma glucose levels in various in vivo models. Recombinant Rat Leptin is a 16.2 kDa protein containing 147 amino acid residues.

• NCBI Gene ID:

  25608

• Swiss Prot:

  P50596

• Accession Number:

  NP_037208.1

• Type:

  Recombinant Proteins

• Source:

  E. coli

• Field of Research:

  Chemokines & Cytokines, Growth Factors, Obesity, Signal Transduction

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temp

• Storage Conditions:

  The lyophilized Leptin recombinant protein is stable for at least 2 years from date of receipt at -20˚ C. Reconstituted Leptin is stable for at least 3 months when stored in working aliquots with a carrier protein at -20˚ C. As with any protein, exposing Leptin recombinant protein to repeated freeze / thaw cycles is not recommended. When working with proteins care should be taken to keep recombinant protein at a cool and stable temperature.

• NCBI Official Name:

  Leptin

• NCBI Organism:

  Rattus norvegicus

• Other Product Names:

  OB, obese, Ob, Leptin, Obesity factor

• Species:

  Rat

• Protein ID:

  6981148

• Physical Properties:

  Lyophilized