Thermo Fisher Scientific Leptin Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:2,000

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ELISA (ELISA)

1:1,000-1:5,000

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Immunoprecipitation (IP)

1:500-1:2,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

This whole rabbit serum was prepared by repeated immunizations with recombinant mouse leptin 16,000 MW produced in E. coli.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

85 mg/mL

Storage buffer

whole serum

Contains

0.01% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Store vial at -20° C prior to opening. Aliquot contents and freeze at -20° C or below for extended storage. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. This product is stable for several weeks at 4° C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use.

The antibody will recognize recombinant and native 16 kDa leptin from mouse and human. Reactivity with leptin from other sources is unknown.

Target Information

Leptin is a 167 amino acid long protein hormone with important effects in regulating body weight, metabolism and reproductive function. Leptin is approximately 16 kDa in mass and encoded by the obese (ob) gene. Leptin is expressed predominantly by adipocytes, which fits with the idea that body weight is sensed as the total mass of fat in the body. Smaller amounts of leptin are also secreted by cells in the epithelium of the stomach and in the placenta. Leptin receptors are highly expressed in areas of the hypothalamus known to be important in regulating body weight, as well as in T lymphocytes and vascular endothelial cells. Leptin`s effects on body weight are mediated through effects on hypothalamic centers that control feeding behavior and hunger, body temperature and energy expenditure. Leptin is involved in regulating food intake, energy expenditure, and adiposity through hypothalamic leptin receptors. Leptin promotes hematopoiesis, angiogenesis, wound healing, inflammation, immune responses, influences pubertal development and fetal growth. Studies have investigated the role of leptin in obesity, anorexia nervosa, insulin resistance, and hypertension. Leptin also has thermogenic actions and regulates enzymes of fatty acid oxidation. Severe hereditary obesity in rodents and humans can be caused by defects in leptin production.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.