FABP4/A-FABP Antibody [Biotin]

• Applications: WB, IHC
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Goat
• Conjugate: Biotin
• Concentration: LYOPH

FABP4/A-FABP Antibody [Biotin] Summary

• Immunogen: E. coli-derived recombinant mouse FABP4/A‑FABP
  Met1-Ala132
  Accession # P04117
• Specificity: Detects mouse FABP4/A‑FABP in Western blots. In Western blots, less than 5% cross-reactivity with recombinant rat (rr) FABP1, rrFABP2, recombinant human FABP3, and recombinant mouse FABP5 is observed.
• Source: N/A
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Goat
• Gene: FABP4
• Purity Statement: Antigen Affinity-purified

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
  • 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
  • 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
  • 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
• Buffer: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with BSA as a carrier protein.
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: LYOPH
• Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS.

Notes

This product is produced by and ships from R&D Systems, Inc., a Bio-Techne brand.

Background

FABP4, also known as adipocyte P2, is expressed in adipocytes and monocyte-derived foam cells. FABP4 binds free fatty acids and is involved in intracellular lipid transport. It has been shown to affect insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and the development of atherosclerosis.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: FABP4