Apolipoprotein-D (Apo-D) is mainly associated with high density lipoproteins in human plasma. It is expressed in numerous tissues having high levels of expression in spleen, testes and brain. Apo-D is a multi-ligand, multi-functional transporter and transports a ligand from 1 cell to another within an organ, scavenge a ligand within an organ for transport to the blood or could transport a ligand from the circulation to specific cells within a tissue. The recombinant human Apo-D expressed from E.coli is a single, non-glycosylated, Polypeptide chain containing 174aa and having a molecular mass of 19.8kD.
Source:
Recombinant corresponding to human Apo-D expressed in E.coli.
Molecular Weight:
~20kD
Endotoxin:
~1ng/ul
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.