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AB132653

Recombinant Human APOA4/Apo-AIV protein

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Recombinant Human APOA4/Apo-AIV protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 396 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, WB.

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Apolipoprotein A-IV, Apo-AIV, ApoA-IV, Apolipoprotein A4, APOA4

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human APOA4/Apo-AIV protein (AB132653)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human APOA4/Apo-AIV protein (AB132653)

12.5% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab132653 stained with Coomassie Blue.

Key facts

Expression system

Wheat germ

Tags

Tag free

Applications

WB, SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P06727

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Product details

This product was previously labelled as APOA4.

Sequence info

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

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

APOA4 also known as Apo-AIV or apolipoprotein A4 is a protein mainly expressed in the small intestine and liver. It has a molecular mass of approximately 46 kDa. This protein plays a significant role in lipid metabolism by facilitating the transport of lipids in the bloodstream. APOA4 exists in the plasma and associates predominately with high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and to a lesser extent with chylomicrons.
Biological function summary

Apolipoprotein A4 acts as an important player in the regulation of lipid homeostasis and satiety. This protein is not part of a complex but enhances the efficiency of lipid absorption and transport. APOA4 reacts with enzymes like lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase which is essential in the maturation of HDL particles. This interaction supports cholesterol efflux and assists in maintaining cholesterol balance within the body.

Pathways

APOA4 is heavily involved in the reverse cholesterol transport pathway which is important for removing excess cholesterol from cells and tissues taking it back to the liver for excretion. Within this pathway APOA4 interacts with key proteins like apolipoprotein A1 and lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase to aid in this lipid transport mechanism. It also participates in a related lipid homeostasis pathway enhancing lipid absorption efficiency.

Research links APOA4 to atherosclerosis and obesity. Altered expression or function of apolipoprotein A4 often correlates with increased cardiovascular disease risk due to its role in cholesterol transport. It is associated with apolipoprotein A1 as both of these proteins significantly impact lipid profiles related to cardiovascular health. The ability of APOA4 to influence satiety also connects it to obesity suggesting a role in energy balance regulation.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

General info

Function

May have a role in chylomicrons and VLDL secretion and catabolism. Required for efficient activation of lipoprotein lipase by ApoC-II; potent activator of LCAT. Apoa-IV is a major component of HDL and chylomicrons.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the apolipoprotein A1/A4/E family.

Post-translational modifications

Phosphorylation sites are present in the extracellular medium.

Product protocols

Target data

May have a role in chylomicrons and VLDL secretion and catabolism. Required for efficient activation of lipoprotein lipase by ApoC-II; potent activator of LCAT. Apoa-IV is a major component of HDL and chylomicrons.
See full target information APOA4

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