Abcam, ab131165, Anti-ORP1 antibody [EPR8646]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ORP1 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 13 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR8646,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, ICC/IFSee 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.

Product details:
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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.
ORP1 also known as oxysterol-binding protein-related protein 1 is a member of the OSBP (oxysterol-binding protein) family. It functions as a lipid transfer protein involved in the regulation of intracellular lipid dynamics. ORP1 weighs approximately 108 kDa and is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues with higher levels in the liver and brain. The protein interacts with lipids and plays a role in the control of cholesterol and phosphoinositide levels by transporting them between cellular membranes.
Biological function summary
ORP1 engages in intracellular lipid transport influencing lipid homeostasis and vesicular trafficking. It is part of a protein complex that associates with late endosomes and the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. ORP1 contributes to the regulation of endosomal positioning and transport by modulating the activity of motor proteins on endosomal surfaces. This protein interaction assists in maintaining an appropriate balance of cholesterol and other sterols within cells impacting overall cellular health.
Pathways
Several cellular mechanisms involve ORP1 including the sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP) pathway and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. ORP1 interacts with NPC1 a protein critical for cholesterol transport within the SREBP pathway to facilitate the regulation of lipid metabolism. Furthermore ORP1 influences the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway by interacting with other lipid-related proteins coordinating cellular responses to lipid levels and adapting to changes in nutritional states.
Abnormalities related to ORP1 function have connections to neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic syndromes. In neurodegenerative conditions like Niemann-Pick disease ORP1 interacts with the NPC1 and NPC2 proteins both of which are important for normal cholesterol trafficking. In metabolic disorders this protein’s role in lipid regulation links it to obesity and associated metabolic syndrome where dysregulation of lipid storage and transport is common. These connections render ORP1 a potential target for therapeutic intervention in these diseases.