Abcam, ab307684, Anti-RBP1 antibody [42/RBP] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal RET1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:42/RBP,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WBSee 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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recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Retinol binding protein 1 (RBP1) also known as cellular retinol-binding protein 1 (CRBP1) plays a critical role in the regulation and transportation of retinol a form of vitamin A within cells. RBP1 has a molecular mass of approximately 15 kDa and localizes predominantly in the cytoplasm. It is expressed in multiple tissues including the liver kidney and adipose tissue where it helps in regulating retinoid metabolism. The presence of RBP1 in these tissues is essential for maintaining physiological retinol levels.
Biological function summary
RBP1 assists in the cellular uptake storage and metabolism of retinol facilitating its conversion into retinal and retinoic acid. Although it is not part of a well-defined complex RBP1 works closely with enzymes involved in retinol metabolism such as lecithin retinol acyltransferase (LRAT) and retinal dehydrogenases. This process is important for maintaining visual function immune response and cellular differentiation which all rely on proper retinol metabolism and activity.
Pathways
RBP1 plays a significant role in the retinoic acid signaling pathway affecting gene expression regulation by modulating retinoid concentrations. It interacts with retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and retinoid X receptor (RXR) pathways influencing transcriptional activities related to development and differentiation. Connections between RBP1 and LRAT are important for the retinol esterification process integrating into broader retinoid metabolism and signaling pathways that govern cellular functions.
Dysregulation of RBP1 can contribute to conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and metabolic syndrome. In AMD impaired retinol transport and metabolism lead to retinal damage and vision loss. In metabolic syndrome altered retinoid homeostasis involving RBP1 may exacerbate insulin resistance and obesity. Relationships with proteins like LRAT and retinaldehyde dehydrogenase (RALDH) highlight its involvement in disease mechanisms related to retinol dysfunction.