Thermo Fisher Scientific Rat Resistin Recombinant Protein, PeproTech

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species

Rat

Expression System

E. coli

Amino acid sequence

PSMSLCPMDE AISKKINQDF SSLLPAAMKN TVLHCWSVSS RGRLASCPEG TTVTSCSCGS GCGSWDVRED TMCHCQCGSI DWTAARCCTL RVGS

Molecular weight

20 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Purity

≥ 97% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Endotoxin concentration

<1 EU/µg

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Purification

purified

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient

Product Specific Information

Recombinant Rat Resistin is a 20.0 kDa, disulfide-linked, homodimeric protein composed of two 94 identical amino acid chains linked by a single disulfide bond.

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

Target Information

Adipose tissue is an energy reserve in animals and is strictly regulated. Adipose cells produce and secrete numerous physiologically important proteins, such as lipoprotein lipase (LPL), leptin, adipocyte complement related protein of 30 kDa (Acrp30), perilipin, and resistin. Resistin, also known as Adipocyte Secreted Factor (ADSF) and FIZZ3, is a cytokine that is specifically secreted by adipocytes. While the function of resistin is not well understood, it appears to have key paracrine roles and has a suggested role in type 2 diabetes. Studies show that in obese, diabetic mice the levels of serum resistin are increased, which has an antagonistic effect on insulin. Additional studies have shown that resistin causes insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in mice. Resistin gene expression requires C/EBP alpha, which is necessary and sufficient for expression. Studies show that the coactivators CBP and p300, which have been shown to display histone acetyltransferase (HAT) activity, abundantly acetylate the histones at the resistin promoter suggesting their role in activating chromatin for resistin transcription. Numerous PPAR gamma and RXR ligands have been shown to downregulate resistin expression in adipocytes.

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