Optimal dilution of the RBP4 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Lyophilized
Buffer
0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2 mL sterile DI water
Storage
4 °C,-20 °C
Storage Comment
After reconstitution, the RBP4 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Target
RBP4
(Retinol Binding Protein 4, Plasma (RBP4))
Alternative Name
RBP4
Background
RBP4 is also known as RDCCAS. This protein belongs to the lipocalin family and is the specific carrier for retinol (vitamin A alcohol) in the blood. 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. A deficiency of vitamin A blocks secretion of the binding protein posttranslationally and results in defective delivery and supply to the epidermal cells.