Recombinant Human FABP2/I-FABP Protein

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Recombinant Human FABP2/I-FABP Protein Summary

• Description: A recombinant protein with a N-Terminal His-tag and corresponding to the amino acids 1-132 of Human FABP2/I-FABP
  
  

  Source: E.coli

  Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MAFDSTWKVD RSENYDKFME KMGVNIVKRK LAAHDNLKLT ITQEGNKFTV KESSAFRNIE VVFELGVTFN YNLADGTELR GTWSLEGNKL IGKFKRTDNG NELNTVREII GDELVQTYVY EGVEAKRIFK KD

• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: FABP2
• Purity: >95% pure by SDS-PAGE
• Endotoxin Note: < 1.0 EU per 1 microgram of protein (determined by LAL method)

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • SDS-Page
• Theoretical MW: 17.3 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: 20 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 10% glycerol
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: 1 mg/ml
• Purity: >95% pure by SDS-PAGE

Alternate Names for Recombinant Human FABP2/I-FABP Protein

• FABP2
• FABPI
• fatty acid binding protein 2, intestinal
• Fatty acid-binding protein 2
• fatty acid-binding protein, intestinal
• IFABP
• I-FABP
• I-FABPMGC133132
• Intestinal FABP
• Intestinal-type fatty acid-binding protein

Background

FABP2, also known as intestinal fatty acid binding protein 2 (I-FABP), is expressed in the epithelium of the small intestine by mature enterocytes. FABP2 is thought to facilitate of cellular uptake and transport of long-chain fatty acids within enterocytes and may also help maintain energy homeostasis by functioning as a lipid sensor. This protein binds saturated long-chain fatty acid with a high affinity, but binds with a low affinity to unsaturated long-chain fatty acid. The Ala to Thr substitution at residue 54 of FABP2 is associated with higher total cholesterol, with stroke incidence, elevation of fasting and postprandial triglyceride, insulin resistance, and higher nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) concentrations. Recombinant human FABP2, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E.coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 3 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: FABP2