Abcam, ab154881, Anti-RBP1 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal RET1 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 7 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human RBP1 aa 1 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human RBP1 aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P09455

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine, 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.
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.