Human CellExp™ RBP4, rat recombinant

Biomolecule/Target: RBP4

Synonyms: Retinol Binding Protein 4, Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP

Alternates names: Retinol Binding Protein 4, Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP

Taglines: The primary transporter of retinol (vitamin A) to tissues and an adipokine linking GLUT4 suppression in adipose tissue to insulin

Taglines: USA

Country of Animal Origin: USA

NCBI Gene ID #.: 25703

NCBI Gene Symbol: RBP4

Gene Source: Rat

Accession #: P04916

Recombinant: Yes

Source: HEK293 cells

Purity by SDS-PAGE #: ≥90%

Assay: SDS-PAGE

Purity: N/A

Assay #2: N/A

Endotoxin Level: <0.1 EU/μg by LAL method

Activity (Specifications/test method): N/A

Biological activity: N/A

Results: N/A

Binding Capacity: N/A

Unit Definition: N/A

Molecular Weight: ~23.0 kDa (monomer). Rat RBP4 (aa 19-201) is fused at the N-terminus to a FLAG®-tag.

Concentration: N/A

Appearance: Liquid

Physical form description: 0.2 μm-filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.2.

Reconstitution Instructions: N/A

Background Information: Retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4; RBP) is a 21 kDa 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.

Amino acid sequence: N/A

Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.

Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans