FABPs have been reported to be involved in the uptake and metabolism of fatty acids, maintenance of Cellular membrane fatty acids levels, intraCellular trafficking, modulation of specific enzymes of lipid metabolic pathways, as well as in the modulation of cell growth and differentiation.
Source:
Recombinant corresponding to human FABP-7 expressed in E.coli.
Molecular Weight:
~16kD
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.