Recombinant Human FITM1 protein (GST tag N-Terminus)
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Recombinant Human FITM1 protein (GST tag N-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 292 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
View Alternative Names
FIT1, FITM1, Fat storage-inducing transmembrane protein 1, Fat-inducing protein 1
- SDS-PAGE
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human FITM1 protein (GST tag N-Terminus) (AB165727)
ab165727 on a 12.5% SDS-PAGE stained with Coomassie Blue.
Reactivity data
Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Aliquoting information
Storage information
Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
FITM1 facilitates the storage of neutral lipids within cells contributing to overall lipid metabolism. It acts as part of a molecular complex that anchors triglycerides within lipid droplets enabling efficient lipid storage. Through this mechanism FITM1 participates in maintaining cellular lipid balance reflecting its significance in fat storage physiology.
Pathways
FITM1 integrates within metabolic pathways associated with lipid processing and energy homeostasis. Two important pathways include the lipid metabolic pathway and the insulin signaling pathway. FITM1 operates alongside proteins like FITM2 and perilipin where they coordinate to manage lipid droplet dynamics thereby influencing cellular energy metabolism.
Specifications
Form
Liquid
General info
Function
Plays an important role in the formation of lipid droplets (LDs) which are storage organelles at the center of lipid and energy homeostasis (By similarity) (PubMed : 18160536). Directly binds to diacylglycerol (DAGs) and triacylglycerol (By similarity).
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the FIT family. FIT1 subfamily.
Target data
Product promise
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