Thermo Fisher Scientific Human Leptin Recombinant Protein, PeproTech

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

Assay-dependent

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ELISA (ELISA)

Assay-dependent

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Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-dependent

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In vitro Assay (IV)

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View 18 publications 18 publications

Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

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View 13 publications 13 publications

Product Specifications

Species

Human

Published species

Bacteria, Human, Mouse, Non-human primate, Pig, Rat

Expression System

E. coli

Amino acid sequence

MVPIQKVQDD TKTLIKTIVT RINDISHTQS VSSKQKVTGL DFIPGLHPIL TLSKMDQTLA VYQQILTSMP SRNVIQISND LENLRDLLHV LAFSKSCHLP WASGLETLDS LGGVLEASGY STEVVALSRL QGSLQDMLWQ LDLSPGC

Molecular weight

16 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Purity

≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Endotoxin concentration

<1 EU/µg

Activity

PeproTech`s Human Leptin is biologically active in the ob/ob mouse obesity model. The ob/ob mice were treated via intraperitoneal injection once daily at a dose of 5 ug Leptin/gm of body weight for 7 days. Significant effects on body weight, food consumption, and plasma glucose levels were observed compared to saline-treated controls.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Purification

purified

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient

Product Specific Information

Recombinant Human Leptin is a 16.0 kDa protein containing 147 amino acid residues.

This product is shipped at ambient temperature. For storage, handling and reconstitution information, please see the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis

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.