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AB231967

Anti-CRALBP antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal CRALBP antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Pig, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RLBP1.

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CRALBP, RLBP1, Retinaldehyde-binding protein 1, Cellular retinaldehyde-binding protein

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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (AB231967)
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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (AB231967)

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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (ab231967) at 5 µg/mL

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Recombinant human CRALBP protein

Predicted band size: 32 kDa,36 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (AB231967)
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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (AB231967)

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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (ab231967) at 3 µg/mL

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Mouse eye lysate

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Pig eye lysate

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HRP-Linked Guinea pig anti-rabbit at 1/1000 dilution

Predicted band size: 36 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (AB231967)
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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (AB231967)

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Western blot - Anti-CRALBP antibody (ab231967) at 5 µg/mL

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Pig eye lysate

Predicted band size: 36 kDa

false

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Human, Pig

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RLBP1.

P12271

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
ab231967 was purified by antigen-specific affinity chromatography followed by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.011% Proclin 300 Constituents: PBS, 55.77% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

'CRALBP' also known as cellular retinaldehyde-binding protein is a protein involved in the visual cycle. It weighs approximately 36 kDa. Expressed mainly in the retina CRALBP is found in retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells and Muller glial cells. It binds to retinoids which are critical for proper vision functioning. CRALBP also goes by the synonyms such as 'BSA b 2' which is used in specific contexts related to its role in retinal metabolism.
Biological function summary

The protein aids in the effective conversion of all-trans-retinal to 11-cis-retinal an important step in the visual cycle. It acts as a chaperone that stabilizes retinoid intermediates facilitating their transport between various retinal cell types. CRALBP forms part of a complex with retinoid isomerohydrolase and 11-cis-retinol dehydrogenase enhancing its binding and transport function. This ensures smooth retinoid flux necessary for regenerating the visual pigment rhodopsin.

Pathways

CRALBP is integral to two main pathways; the retinoid cycle in cones and the rhodopsin regeneration pathway in rods. In these pathways it interacts with proteins such as RPE65 and 11-cis-retinol dehydrogenase ensuring efficient retinoid transfer and isomerization. This important involvement supports the regeneration of visual pigments necessary for photoreceptor cell function under various lighting conditions.

CRALBP associates with retina-related conditions notably congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Mutations affecting CRALBP can alter retinoid transport and contribute to these disorders. Additionally CRALBP dysfunction links to other proteins like RPE65 and RDH5 which can also play roles in the pathogenesis of these visual impairments. Understanding these relationships helps in developing targeted treatments for retinoid-related visual disorders.

Product protocols

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Target data

Soluble retinoid carrier essential the proper function of both rod and cone photoreceptors. Participates in the regeneration of active 11-cis-retinol and 11-cis-retinaldehyde, from the inactive 11-trans products of the rhodopsin photocycle and in the de novo synthesis of these retinoids from 11-trans metabolic precursors. The cycling of retinoids between photoreceptor and adjacent pigment epithelium cells is known as the 'visual cycle'.
See full target information RLBP1

Publications (1)

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International journal of molecular medicine 44:417-426 PubMed31173172

2019

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Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Chun Yang,Wan Xia,Xiaolin Liu,Jian Lin,Aiping Wu
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