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Recombinant Human RBP4 Protein (His Tag)(Active)
SKU: PKSH031655-100
Recombinant Human RBP4 Protein (His Tag)(Active)
| SKU # | PKSH031655 |
| Expression Host | HEK293 Cells |
Description
| Synonyms | PRBP, Plasma Retinol-Binding Protein, RBP, RBP4, RDCCAS, Retinol-Binding Protein 4 |
| Species | Human |
| Expression Host | HEK293 Cells |
| Sequence | Met 1-Leu 201 |
| Accession | NP_006735.2 |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 23 kDa |
| Observed Molecular Weight | 23 kDa |
| Tag | C-His |
| Bio-activity | Measured by its ability to bind all-trans retinoic acid. The binding of retinoic acid results in the quenching of Trp fluorescence in RBP4. The 50% binding concentration (BC50) is > 1.0 µM |
Properties
| Purity | > 85 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
| Endotoxin | < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method. |
| Storage | Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months. |
| Shipping | This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.2 Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual. |
| Reconstitution | Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information. |
Background
Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) is the specific carrier for retinol (also known as vitamin A); and is responsible for the conversion of unstable and insoluble retinol in aqueous solution into stable and soluble complex in plasma through their tight interaction. As a member of the lipocalin superfamily; RBP4 containing a β-barrel structure with a well-defined cavity is secreted from the liver; and in turn delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues. In plasma; the RBP4-retinol complex interacts with transthyretin (TTR); and this binding is crucial for preventing RBP4 excretion through the kidney glomeruli. RBP4 expressed from an ectopic source efficiently delivers retinol to the eyes; and its deficiency affects night vision largely. Recently; RBP4 as an adipokine; is found to be expressed in adipose tissue and correlated with obesity; insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM).