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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CRALBP antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-Fr, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-CRALBP antibody [EPR23448-119] - BSA and Azide free (AB272171), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CRALBP antibody [EPR23448-119] - BSA and Azide free (AB272171), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CRALBP antibody [EPR23448-119] - BSA and Azide free (AB272171), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CRALBP antibody [EPR23448-119] - BSA and Azide free (AB272171), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CRALBP antibody [EPR23448-119] - BSA and Azide free (AB272171), expandable thumbnail

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Constituents: PBS

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IPWBICC/IFIHC-FrFlow Cyt (Intra)IHC-P
Human
Tested
Tested
Not recommended
Expected
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Expected
Tested
Not recommended
Tested
Expected
Tested
Rat
Expected
Tested
Not recommended
Tested
Expected
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse, Rat, Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Mouse, Rat, Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

Expected
Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Target data

Function

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'.

Alternative names

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CRALBP antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-Fr, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Carrier free
Yes
Clone number
EPR23448-119
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab272171 is the carrier-free version of Anti-CRALBP antibody [EPR23448-119] ab243664.

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. The carrier-free buffer and high concentration allow for increased conjugation efficiency.

This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Supplementary info

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

'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.

Associated diseases and disorders

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.

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