Retinol Binding Protein 4 Antibody / RBP4

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT

Optimal dilution of the RBP4 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

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.

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

A portion of amino acids 29-148 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the RBP4 antibody.

This RBP4 antibody is available for research use only.

Cytoplasmic

Protein G affinity chromatography

P02753