LXR-B Antibody

Product Specifications

Background

LXR-B Antibody: LXR-B belongs to the Liver X Receptor family that encodes highly homologous transcription factors. Like the highly homologous LXR-A, LXR-B forms heterodimers with the retinoic acid receptor RXRalpha, which function as sensors for cellular oxysterols which when activated, increase the expression of genes that control sterol and fatty acid metabolism and homeostasis. Recent experiments have indicated that the LXRs can also modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses. Other studies suggest that genetic variability at the LXR-B gene locus may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. One hypothesis postulates that LXR may be upstream of ApoE and potentiates the risk associated effects of the epsilon3 allele.

NCBI Gene ID

7376

Swiss Prot

P55055

Accession Number

P55055

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Type

Primary Antibodies

Field of Research

Innate Immunity

Purification

LXR-B Antibody is affinity chromatography purified via peptide column.

Positive Control

Cat. No. 1302 - Human Lung Tissue Lysate

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Buffer

LXR-B Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.

Modification

None

Shipping Conditions

Blue Ice

Storage Conditions

LXR-B antibody can be stored at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.

Fragment

IgG

Symbol

NR1H2

NCBI Official Name

Nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group H, member 2

NCBI Organism

Homo sapiens

Background Reference 01

Willy PJ, Umesono K, Ong ES, et al. LXR, a nuclear receptor that defines a distinct retinoid response pathway. Genes Dev.1995; 9:1033-45.

Background Reference 02

Edwards PA, Kennedy MA, and Mak PA. LXRs; Oxysterol-activated nuclear receptors that regulate genes controlling lipid homeostasis. Vasc. Pharmacol.2002; 38:249-56.

Background Reference 03

Bensinger SJ and Tontonoz P. Integration of metabolism and inflammation by lipid-activated nuclear receptors. Nature2008; 454:470-7.

Background Reference 04

Adighibe O, Arepalli S, Duckworth J, et al. Genetic variability at the LXR gene (NR1H2) may contribute to the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Nerobiol. Aging2006; 27:1431-4.