This gene encodes two proteins: sterol carrier protein X (SCPx) and sterol carrier protein 2 (SCP2), as a result of transcription initiation from 2 independently regulated promoters. The transcript initiated from the proximal promoter encodes the longer SCPx protein, and the transcript initiated from the distal promoter encodes the shorter SCP2 protein, with the 2 proteins sharing a common C-terminus. Evidence suggests that the SCPx protein is a peroxisome-associated thiolase that is involved in the oxidation of branched chain fatty acids, while the SCP2 protein is thought to be an intracellular lipid transfer protein. This gene is highly expressed in organs involved in lipid metabolism, and may play a role in Zellweger syndrome, in which cells are deficient in peroxisomes and have impaired bile acid synthesis. Alternative splicing of this gene produces multiple transcript variants, some encoding different isoforms.

Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

MSSSPWEPATLRRVFVVGVGMTKFVKPGAENSRDYPDLAEEAGKKALADAQIPYSAVDQACVGYVFGVAECVLALGFEKMSKGSLGIKFSDRTIPTDKHVDLLINKYGLSAHPVAPQMFGYAGKEHMEKYGTKIEHFAKIGWKNHKHSVNNPYSQFQDEYSLDEVMASKEVFDFLTILQCCPTSDGAAAAILASEAFVQKYGLQSKAVEILAQEMMTDLPSSFEEKSIIKMVGFDMSKEAARKCYEKSGLTPNDIDVIELHDCFSTNELLTYEALGLCPEGQGATLVDRGDNTYGGKWVINPSGGLISKGHPLGATGGHSCS

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: MaxLight™550 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.

Full length human SCP2, aa1-322 (NP_001007099).

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservative added. Labeled with MaxLight™550.

Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.

Recognizes human SCP2.