Description
Retinol binding protein 4(RBP4) belongs to the lipocalin family and is the specific carrier for retinol (vitamin A alcohol) in the blood. This protein was found to be expressed and secreted by adipose tissue, and was strongly associated with insulin resistance. It delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues. In plasma, the RBP-retinol complex interacts with transthyretin which prevents its loss by filtration through the kidney glomeruli. RBP4 delivers retinol from the liver to the peripheral tissues. In plasma, the rbp-retinol complex interacts with transthyretin, this prevents its loss by filtration through the kidney glomeruli. RBP-4 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 184 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 21 kDa. The Retinol Binding Protein-4 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
4940 | RBP4 human recombinant DataSheet
Biomolecule/Target: N/A
Synonyms: Retinol Binding Protein 4, RBP-4, RBP4, Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP.
Alternates names: Delta-like protein 4; Drosophila Delta homolog 4
Taglines: A specific carrier for retinol in the blood
NCBI Gene ID #: 54567
NCBI Gene Symbol: DLL-4
Gene Source: Human
Accession #: Q9NR61
Recombinant: Yes
Source: HEK 293 cells
Purity by SDS-PAGEs: 95%
Assay: SDS-PAGE
Purity: N/A
Assay #2: HPLC
Endotoxin Level: < 0.1 ng/g of protein (<1EU/g).
Activity (Specifications/test method): The sDLL-4, when immobilized at concentrations > 1.5 g/mL will inhibit myogenesis in C2C12 cells.
Biological activity: The sDLL-4, when immobilized at concentrations > 1.5 g/mL will inhibit myogenesis in C2C12 cells.
Results: N/A
Binding Capacity: N/A
Unit Definition: N/A
Molecular Weight: 54.3 kDa
Concentration: N/A
Appearance: Liquid
Physical form description: Sterile filtered through a 0.2 micron filter. Lyophilized from 1X PBS, pH 7.5.
Reconstitution Instructions: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.
Amino acid sequence: SGVFQLQLQE FINERGVLAS GRPCEPGCRT FFRVCLKHFQ AVVSPGPCTF GTVSTPVLGT NSFAVRDDSS GGGRNPLQLP FNFTWPGTFS LIIEAWHAPG DDLRPEALPP DALISKIAIQ GSLAVGQNWL LDEQTSTLTR LRYSYRVICS DNYYGDNCSR LCKKRNDHFG HYVCQPDGNL SCLPGWTGEY CQQPICLSGC HEQNGYCSKP AECLCRPGWQ GRLCNECIPH NGCRHGTCST PWQCTCDEGW GGLFCDQDLN YCTHHSPCKN GATCSNSGQR SYTCTCRPGY TGVDCELELS ECDSNPCRNG GSCKDQEDGY HCLCPPGYYG LHCEHSTLSC ADSPCFNGGS CRERNQGANY ACECPPNFTG SNCEKKVDRC TSNPCANGGQ CLNRGPSRMC RCRPGFTGTY CELHVSDCAR NPCAHGGTCH DLENGLMCTC PAGFSGRRCE VRTSIDACAS SPCFNRATCY TDLSTDTFVC NCPYGFVGSR CEFPVGLP