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AB63267

Recombinant Human RBP4 protein

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Recombinant Human RBP4 protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB, FuncS.

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PRO2222, RBP4, Retinol-binding protein 4, Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP

Key facts

Purity

>95% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

Tag free

Applications

WB, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, FuncS

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P02753

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Reconstitution

Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in water

Storage buffer

Constituents: PBS

storage-buffer

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Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"MSWWHHHHHHNWNIPTTQDTTERDCRVSSFRVKENFDKARFSGTWYAMAKKDPEGLFLQDNIVAEFSVDETGQMSATAKGRVRLLNNWDVCADMVGTFTDTEDPAKFKMKYWGVASFLQKGNDDHWIVDTDYDTYAVQYSCRLLNLDGTCADSYSFVFSRDPNGLPPEAQKIVRQRQEELCLARQYRLIVHNGYCDGRSERNLL","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":null,"actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":0,"aminoAcidStart":0,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"P02753","tags":[]}]
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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue 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
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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.
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Specifications

Form

Lyophilized

Additional notes

Endotoxin: <0.5 EU/ug protein.

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General info

Function

Retinol-binding protein that mediates retinol transport in blood plasma (PubMed : 5541771). Delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues (Probable). Transfers the bound all-trans retinol to STRA6, that then facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane (PubMed : 22665496).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.

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Product protocols

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Target data

Retinol-binding protein that mediates retinol transport in blood plasma (PubMed : 5541771). Delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues (Probable). Transfers the bound all-trans retinol to STRA6, that then facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane (PubMed : 22665496).
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