Abcam, ab59016, Anti-OSBPL5/ORP5 antibody

Size: 200µL
Goat Polyclonal OSBPL5/ORP5 antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 7 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Goat,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt, WB, ICC/IF, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:This antibody is expected to recognise both reported isoforms (NP_065947.1; NP_663613.1).

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide., Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: 0.5% BSA, 0.5% Tris buffered saline, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
OSBPL5 also known as ORP5 is a member of the oxysterol-binding protein (OSBP) family. This protein weighs approximately 99 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including the liver and the brain. OSBPL5 functions primarily as a lipid transfer protein playing a mechanical role in maintaining lipid homeostasis at membrane contact sites. It facilitates the transfer of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate between membranes which is essential for cellular lipid regulation.
Biological function summary
The OSBP-like protein OSBPL5 is involved in cellular processes such as membrane trafficking and signal transduction. OSBPL5 is a part of the larger OSBP-related protein complex which regulates lipid interactions and distribution in cells. It influences vesicular transport and is implicated in the modulation of signaling pathways that govern cell growth and development.
Pathways
OSBPL5 functions in the phosphoinositide signaling and lipid metabolic pathways. It plays an important role in the transfer of lipids between the endoplasmic reticulum and other organelles impacting the regulation of phosphatidylinositol at the plasma membrane. OSBPL5 interacts with proteins like PI4KIIIα to regulate these processes. This interaction is important for maintaining cellular lipid dynamics necessary for various physiological functions.
OSBPL5's lipid transfer function associates with metabolic disorders like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Disruptions in lipid homeostasis by OSBPL5 can lead to excessive lipid accumulation in liver cells. Additionally OSBPL5 may have implications in neurological disorders given its expression in the brain alongside proteins such as APP that are involved in similar pathways. Understanding its role could provide insights into these diseases potentially aiding in therapeutic interventions.