Recombinant Human RETN protein (GST tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Resistin is an adipocytokine, which has been studied for its role in insulin resistance and recently in inflammation. The RETN and CAP1 polymorphisms and gene expression may be potential biomarkers for breast cancer risk. Resistin (RETN), recently found to be relevant to inflammation and inflammatory disorders.

Abbreviation

RETN

Synonyms

ADSF; FIZZ3; RETN1; RSTN; XCP1

UniProt

Q9HD89

Accession Number

Q9HD89

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-GST

Sequence

Ser 17-Pro 108

Field of Research

Signal Transduction; Cardiovascular; metabolism

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.