Retinol Binding Protein (Cellular Retinol-binding Protein I, CRBP1, CRBP2, RBP1, RBP2, RBP4, RBPC, Retinol binding Protein 1, Retinol binding Protein 1 Cellular, Retinol binding Protein 2 Cellular, Retinol binding Protein 4 plasma, RBP) (APC)

Recognizes a protein of 21kD-25kD, identified as retinol binding protein (RBP). Its epitope localizes between aa 74-182 of human RBP. This MAb recognizes reduced and carboxy-methylated RBP (RCM-RBP) as well as the circulatory RBP but not the native RBP, thereby suggesting that its epitope becomes accessible either on unfolding or upon binding of RBP to transthyretin (prealbumin). RBP is responsible for distributing retinol from the retinoid stores in the liver to the various target tissues. Once secreted into the blood with bound retinol, the vitamin carrier circulates complexed with transthyretin prior to vitamin delivery at the plasma membrane through a receptor-mediated mechanism.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, FLISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.

Positive Control:
Liver or placenta

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: APC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.