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AB188230

Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115]

  • BOND RX™ Validated
  • RabMAb
  • Recombinant
  • KO Validated
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(7 Publications)

Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal RBP4 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 7 publications.

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Retinol-binding protein 4, Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP, Rbp4

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded (A) Kidney tissue from wild-type C57BL/6JGpt mice and (B) Kidney tissue from Rbp4 knockout mice tissue labeling RBP4 with ab188230 at 1/50 dilution, followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond Polymer Refine Detection).

Positive staining on (A) Kidney tissue from wild-type C57BL/6JGpt mice and no staining on (B) Kidney tissue from Rbp4 knockout mice.
The section was incubated with ab188230 for 30 mins at room temperature.
The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.
The tissue samples were kindly provided by GemPharmatech. C57BL/6JGpt wildtype mice and Rbp4-KO homozygous mice (Strain ID : T012705).

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution2) for 20 mins.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse liver tissue labeling RBP4 with ab188230 at 1/50 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on hepatocytes of mouse liver (PMID : 19624771; PMID : 21324757) is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

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

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 90% methanol-permeabilized Hepa1-6 (mouse hepatoma epithelial cell line) cell line labeling RBP4 with ab188230 at 1/500 dilution (red) compared with a Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (black) and an unlabeled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (blue). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor®488) (ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat liver tissue labeling RBP4 with ab188230 at 1/50 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on hepatocytes of rat liver (PMID : 19624771; PMID : 21324757) is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

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

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformalehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized Hepa1-6 (mouse hepatoma epithelial cell line) cells labeling RBP4 with ab188230 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining on Hepa1-6 cells.

The nuclear counterstain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) (ab195889) at 1/200 dilution (red).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

RBP4 was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of Hepa1-6 (mouse hepatoma epithelial cell line) whole cell lysate with ab188230 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab188230 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used for detection at 1/1000 dilution.

Lane 1 : Hepa1-6 whole cell lysate 10 μg (Input).

Lane 2 : ab188230 IP in Hepa1-6 whole cell lysate.

Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab188230 in Hepa1-6 whole cell lysate.

Exposure time : 2 seconds.

Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (ab188230)

Predicted band size: 23 kDa

Observed band size: 21 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
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Western blot - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

The tissue samples were kindly provided by GemPharmatech. C57BL/6JGpt wildtype mice and Nppa-KO homozygous mice (Strain ID : T012705).

The identity of the higher MW band at approximately 37 kDa (in Lane 4-5) is unknown.

In Western blot, Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control (ab181602) staining at 1/200000 dilution.

Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (ab188230) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type Mouse kidney (female)

Lane 2:

Rbp4 knockout kidneytissue lysate (female case1)

Lane 3:

Rbp4 knockout kidneytissue lysate (female case2)

Lane 4:

Wild-type Mouse liver (female)

Lane 5:

Rbp4 knockout liver tissue lysate (female case1)

Lane 6:

Rbp4 knockout liver tissue lysate (female case2)

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/5000 dilution

Observed band size: 21 kDa

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Exposure time: 92s

Western blot - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)
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Western blot - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (AB188230)

Exposure times : Lanes 1, 2 and 4 : 1 minute; Lane 3 : 30 seconds.

Blocking/dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] (ab188230) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Mouse serum at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Mouse kidney tissue lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

Hepa1-6 (mouse hepatoma epithelial cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Rat kidney tissue lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/20000 dilution

Predicted band size: 23 kDa

Observed band size: 21 kDa

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  • Carrier free

    Anti-RBP4 antibody [EPR18020-115] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR18020-115

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

IHC-P, WB, IP, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra)

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

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

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
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.

RBP4 or retinol-binding protein 4 is a carrier protein that is essential for the transport of retinol or vitamin A in the bloodstream. Also known by the names RBP or plasma retinol-binding protein this protein has a molecular weight of approximately 21 kDa. RBP4 is mainly expressed in the liver and secreted into the blood where it binds to retinol and protects it from oxidation. The structure of RBP4 allows it to fit into binding pockets facilitating the transport of retinol to peripheral tissues.
Biological function summary

RBP4 plays a role as a transporter of vitamin A from the liver to tissues where it is needed. It forms complexes with transthyretin in the blood which prevents kidney filtration and subsequent loss of retinol. This function ensures the proper delivery and availability of retinol essential for vision cellular differentiation and immune system function. The stability of the retinol-RBP4 complex is important to maintaining sufficient vitamin A levels in the body.

Pathways

RBP4 is significant in the vitamin A metabolism pathway and affects the retinoid signaling pathways. These pathways are critical for processes such as vision and skin health. RBP4 interacts with proteins like lecithin retinol acyltransferase (LRAT) in these pathways which are responsible for esterifying retinol into retinyl esters a storage form of vitamin A. These interactions ensure the efficient transport and storage of vitamin A and that it is accessible when needed by different tissues.

RBP4 is linked to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Elevated RBP4 levels correlate with these conditions and highlight its role in metabolic processes. Studies also show a connection between altered RBP4 levels and obesity with insulin resistance often occurring in conjunction with obesity. The protein is implicated in these metabolic disorders through its interactions with insulin-regulating proteins which influence glucose homeostasis.

Product protocols

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Target data

Retinol-binding protein that mediates retinol transport in blood plasma. Delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues. Transfers the bound all-trans retinol to STRA6, that then facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane.
See full target information Retinol-binding protein 4

Publications (7)

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Journal of neuroinflammation 21:295 PubMed39543619

2024

Prolactin deficiency drives diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction by inducing microglia-mediated synaptic loss.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Jiaxuan Jiang,Pengzi Zhang,Yue Yuan,Xiang Xu,Tianyu Wu,Zhou Zhang,Jin Wang,Yan Bi

Nature communications 15:1353 PubMed38355624

2024

Multigenerational paternal obesity enhances the susceptibility to male subfertility in offspring via Wt1 N6-methyladenosine modification.

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Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Yong-Wei Xiong,Hua-Long Zhu,Jin Zhang,Hao Geng,Lu-Lu Tan,Xin-Mei Zheng,Hao Li,Long-Long Fan,Xin-Run Wang,Xu-Dong Zhang,Kai-Wen Wang,Wei Chang,Yu-Feng Zhang,Zhi Yuan,Zong-Liu Duan,Yun-Xia Cao,Xiao-Jin He,De-Xiang Xu,Hua Wang

iScience 26:107373 PubMed37599827

2023

Control by the brain of vitamin A homeostasis.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Peter I Imoesi,Cristian M Olarte-Sánchez,Lorenzo Croce,William S Blaner,Peter J Morgan,Lora Heisler,Peter McCaffery

Cell reports 40:111053 PubMed35830795

2022

Mesenchymal-epithelial interaction regulates gastrointestinal tract development in mouse embryos.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Lianzheng Zhao,Wanlu Song,Ye-Guang Chen

Disease markers 2021:4251763 PubMed34804261

2021

Development and Verification of an Immune-Based Gene Signature for Risk Stratification and Immunotherapeutic Efficacy Assessment in Gastric Cancer.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Feng Qiu,Yumei Zhu,Yafeng Shi,Jingjing Ji,Yingchao Jin

Diabetes 70:449-463 PubMed33199363

2020

Retinol-Binding Protein 4 Activates STRA6, Provoking Pancreatic β-Cell Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Rong Huang,Xinxiu Bai,Xueyan Li,Xiaohui Wang,Lina Zhao

Nutrition & metabolism 17:5 PubMed31956331

2020

Retinol and vitamin A metabolites accumulate through RBP4 and STRA6 changes in a psoriasis murine model.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Hai-Meng Wang,Chao Wu,Yan-Yun Jiang,Wen-Ming Wang,Hong-Zhong Jin
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