Technical Data
F0019-73E
Fatty Acid Binding Protein 5 (FABP5, mal1, MGC133132)
Description:
Adipocyte fatty acid binding protein FABP5 is a 15kD member of the intracellular fatty acid binding protein (FABP) family, which is known for the ability to bind fatty acids and related compounds ( bile acids or retinoids). in an internal cavity. The fatty acid binding proteins aP2 (fatty acid binding protein [FABP]-4) and mal1 (FABP5) are closely related and both are expressed in adipocytes. Absence of FABP5/mal1 resulted in increased systemic insulin sensitivity in two models of obesity and insulin resistance. Adipocytes isolated from mal1-deficient mice also exhibited enhanced insulin-stimulated glucose transport capacity. In contrast, mice expressing high levels of mal1 in adipose tissue display reduced systemic insulin sensitivity.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications have not been tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by researcher.

Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C for short-term only. Reconstitute with sterile 40-50% glycerol, ddH2O. Aliquot and store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
TypeIsotypeCloneGrade
PabIgGAffinity Purified
SizeStorageShippingSourceHost
100ug4°C (-20°C Glycerol)Blue IceHumanRabbit
Concentration:
~1mg/ml
Immunogen:
Recombinant human FABP5
Purity:
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, pH 7.2. Reconstitute with 100ul 40-50% glycerol, ddH2O. Allow to dissolve completely. Slight turbidity will not effect antibody performance; remove by centrifugation.
Specificity:
Recognizes human FABP5 at ~15kD.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
1. Maeda K, Uysal KT, Makowski L, Gorgun CZ, Atsumi G, Parker RA, Bruning J, Hertzel AV, Bernlohr DA, Hotamisligil GS. Role of the fatty acid binding protein mal1 in obesity and insulin resistance. Diabetes. (2003) 52:300-307. 2. Fisher RM, Hoffstedt J, Hotamisligil GS, Thorne A, Ryden M. Effects of obesity and weight loss on the expression of proteins involved in fatty acid metabolism in human adipose tissue. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. (2002) 26:1379-1385. 3. Jenkins-Kruchten AE, Bennaars-Eiden A, Ross JR, Shen WJ, Kraemer FB, Bernlohr DA. Fatty acidbinding protein-hormone-sensitive lipase interaction. Fatty acid dependence on binding.J Biol Chem. (2003) 278:47636-47643