Cellular retinoic acid binding protein (CRABP) is a low molecular weight protein with unknown function and existing in two isoforms, CRABP1 and CRABP2. The predicted aa sequences of human CRABP1 and CRABP2 exhibits 99.3 and 93.5% identity to mouse CRABP1 and CRABP2, respectively. The CRABP2 isoform is important in retinoic acid-mediated regulation of human skin growth and differentiation. The CRABP2 gene localized on human chromosome 1q21.3 is transcriptionally regulated by a newly synthesized regulatory protein. The protein is expressed in human adult liver.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 0.5-2ug/ml
Immunohistochemistry (formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 5ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.