Human FABP4/A-FABP Has cross-reactivity in ELISA with Mouse FABP3 No cross-reactivity in ELISA with Human FABP6
Immunogen
Recombinant Human FABP4 / ALBP / A-FABP protein (Catalog#12109-H07E)
Preparation
This antibody was obtained from a rabbit immunized with purified, recombinant Human FABP4 / ALBP / A-FABP (rh FABP4 / ALBP / A-FABP; Catalog#12109-H07E; P15090; Cys2-Ala132,29Ala/Thr).
Source
Monoclonal Rabbit IgG Clone #001
Purification
Protein A
Formulation
0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Form
Liquid
Shipping
This antibody is shipped as liquid solution at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Storage
This antibody can be stored at 2℃-8℃ for one month without detectable loss of activity. Antibody products are stable for twelve months from date of receipt when stored at -20℃ to -80℃. Preservative-Free. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Fatty acid-binding protein, adipocyte, also known as Adipocyte-type fatty acid-binding protein, Fatty acid-binding protein 4, Adipocyte lipid-binding protein, and FABP4, is a cytoplasm protein which belongs to thecalycin superfamily and Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family. In familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL), FABP4 correlated to body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index.FABP4 levels were associated with triglyceride-rich lipoproteins. In humans serum FABP4 levels correlate significantly with features of PCOS. It appears to be a determinant of atherogenic dyslipidemia. FABP4 pathway mediates the sebaceous gland hyperplasia in keratinocyte-specific Pten-null mice. FABP4 concentration significantly increased with an increasing of MS features and was strongly correlated with body-mass index, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure. Patients in the highest quartile of FABP4 presented a six-fold increased odds ratio for MS and a three-fold increased odds for LD, adjusted by age, sex, body-mass index and the antiretroviral therapy. FABP4 is a strong plasma marker of metabolic disturbances in HIV-infected patients, and therefore, could serve to guide therapeutic intervention in this group of patients.
Research Areas
Early Mesodermal Lineage Markers
References
van Dongen,M.J. et al., 2002, J Am Chem Soc. 124 (40): 11874-80.
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Hoashi,S. et al., 2008, BMC Genet. 9 :84.
Cai,H. et al., 2010, Bioorg Med Chem Lett 20 (12):3675-9.