Vitamin D binding protein (VDBP) is the major carrier protein of vitamin D that also transports components such as fatty acids and endotoxins and has an important role in the actin scaveging system. VDBP is a 52-58kD plasma protein synthesized mainly by hepatocytes. Polymorphisms in the gene give rise to three major electrophoretic variants, Gc1, Gc1s and Gc1f that differ by amino acid substitutions as well as glycosylations. The physiological significance of these phenotypes has yet to be determined.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MKRVLVLLLAVAFGHALERGRDYEKNKVCKEFSHLGKEDFTSLSLVLYSRKFPSGTFEQVSQLVKEVVSLTEACCAEGADPDCYDTRTSALSAKSCESNSPFPVHPGTAECCTKEGLERKLCMAALKHQPQEFPTYVEPTNDEICEAFRKDPKEYANQFMWEYSTNYGQAPLSLLVSYTKSYLSMVGSCCTSASPTVCFLKERLQLKHLSLLTTLSNRVCSQYAAYGEKKSRLSNLIKLAQKVPTADLEDVLPLAEDITNILSKCCESASEDCMAKELPEHTVKLCDNLSTKNSKFEDCCQEKTAMDVFVCTYFMPAAQLPELPDVELPTNKDVCDPGNTKVMDKYTFELSRRTHLPEVFLSKVLEPTLKSLGECCDVEDSTTCFNAKGPLLKKELSSFIDKGQELCADYSENTFTEYKKKLAERLKAKLPDATPTELAKLVNKRSDFASNCCSINSPPLYCDSEIDAELKNIL
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Full length human GC, aa1-474 (AAH57228.1).
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human GC.