Anti-FABP2; clone 9A9B7B3

Analysis Note

ControlHuman small intestine tissue lysate

Application

Detect Fatty Acid Binding Protein using this mouse monoclonal antibody, Anti-FABP2 Antibody, clone 9A9B7B3 validated for use in western blotting, Immunofluorescence, IHC & Flow Cytometry.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Immunofluorescence Analysis: A 1:200-1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected FABP2 in 3T3-L1 cells.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:200-1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected FABP2 in human small Intestine tissues.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: A 1:200-400 dilution from a representative lot detected FABP2 in LOVO cells.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Sub CategoryDevelopmental Neuroscience

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General description

Fatty acid-binding protein 2, (FABP2) is a fatty acid-binding protein produced by the intestinal tissues of the small intestine and participates in the transport and intracellular internalization and metabolism of fatty acids in the gut. Its expression is localized to the small intestine, especially within the cellular epithelial cells of the jejunum, with much lower levels in the large intestine. Its expression is confined to the cytoplasm and induced by growth factors such as EGF. FABP2 is also known as FABPI or I-FABP. Because of its role in fatty acid uptake and lipid homeostasis, mutations or polymorphisms affecting the function of FABP2 in fatty acid metabolism have been a source of recent research. In particular, an amino acid substitution known as A54T where the G to A polymorphism of codon 54 of the FABP2 gene results in the substation of a Thr in the mutated form instead of an Ala in the normal form. This Thr-codon 54 mutation demonstrates an increased affinity for long-chain fatty acids and is strongly associated with factors associated with metabolic syndrome disease, including insulin resistance, enhanced fatty acid oxidation, elevated triglycerides and type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, FABPs and in particular , FABP2, play an increasingly important role in controlling the lipid signaling cascade and FABP2 is being studied as key regulatory factor of lipid signaling under normal and pathological conditions. EMD-Millipore's anti-FABP2 mouse monoclonal antibody, clone 9A9B7B3, has been tested in western blot, paraffin embedded immunohistochemical, and flow cytometry studies using human tissues and cell lines. The clone also reacts with FABP2 from NIH-3T3-L1 mouse cells lines by immunocytochemistry.

Immunogen

Purified recombinant fragment of human FABP2 expressed in E. Coli.

Linkage

Replaces: MABS390; MABS401

Physical form

Mouse monoclonal IgG1 ascitic fluid containing up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Unpurified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in human small intestine tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:2,000 dilution of this antibody detected FABP2 in human small intestine tissue lysate.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Target description

~15 kDa observed.