Anti-FABP4 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 10E12)

Fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) are small cytoplasmic proteins that are expressed in a highly tissue-specific manner and bind to fatty acids such as oleic and retinoic acid. Adipocyte fatty-acid-binding protein, aP2 (FABP4) is expressed in adipocytes and macrophages, and integrates inflammatory and metabolic responses. Studies in aP2-deficient mice have shown that this lipid chaperone has a significant role in several aspects of metabolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis. It regulates allergic airway inflammation and may provide a link between fatty acid metabolism and asthma.

Adhesion molecule antibody; CD31 antibody; CD31 antigen antibody; CD31 EndoCAM antibody; Endocam antibody; FLJ34100 antibody; FLJ58394 antibody; GPIIA antibody; GPIIA' antibody; PECA1 antibody; PECA1_HUMAN antibody; Pecam 1 antibody; PECAM 1 CD31 EndoCAM antibody; PECAM antibody; PECAM-1 antibody; Pecam1 antibody; Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule antibody; Platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1 antibody; Platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule antibody

Expressed on platelets and leukocytes and is primarily concentrated at the borders between endothelial cells. Expressed in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) (at protein level) . Expressed on neutrophils (at protein level) . Isoform Long predominates in all tissues examined. Isoform Delta12 is detected only in trachea. Isoform Delta14-15 is only detected in lung. Isoform Delta14 is detected in all tissues examined with the strongest expression in heart. Isoform Delta15 is expressed in brain, testis, ovary, cell surface of platelets, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), Jurkat T-cell leukemia, human erythroleukemia (HEL) and U-937 histiocytic lymphoma cell lines (at protein level) .

Cell adhesion molecule which is required for leukocyte transendothelial migration (TEM) under most inflammatory conditions. Tyr-690 plays a critical role in TEM and is required for efficient trafficking of PECAM1 to and from the lateral border recycling compartment (LBRC) and is also essential for the LBRC membrane to be targeted around migrating leukocytes. Trans-homophilic interaction may play a role in endothelial cell-cell adhesion via cell junctions. Heterophilic interaction with CD177 plays a role in transendothelial migration of neutrophils. Homophilic ligation of PECAM1 prevents macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of neighboring viable leukocytes by transmitting a detachment signal. Promotes macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of apoptotic leukocytes by tethering them to the phagocytic cells; PECAM1-mediated detachment signal appears to be disabled in apoptotic leukocytes. Modulates bradykinin receptor BDKRB2 activation. Regulates bradykinin- and hyperosmotic shock-induced ERK1/2 activation in endothelial cells. Induces susceptibility to atherosclerosis. Does not protect against apoptosis.

1. Hotamisligil, G. S.; Johnson, R. S.; Distel, R. J.; Ellis, R.; Papaioannou, V. E.; Spiegelman, B. M. : Uncoupling of obesity from insulin resistance through a targeted mutation in aP2, the adipocyte fatty acid binding protein. Science 274: 1377-1379, 1996. 2. Furuhashi, M.; Tuncman, G.; Gorgun, C. Z.; Makowski, L.; Atsumi, G.; Vaillancourt, E.; Kono, K.; Babaev, V. R.; Fazio, S.; Linton, M. F.; Sulsky, R.; Robl, J. A.; Parker, R. A.; Hotamisligil, G. S. : Treatment of diabetes and atherosclerosis by inhibiting fatty-acid-binding protein aP2. Nature 447: 959-965, 2007. 3. Shum, B. O. V.; Mackay, C. R.; Gorgun, C. Z.; Frost, M. J.; Kumar, R. K.; Hotamisligil, G. S.; Rolph, M. S. : The adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein aP2 is required in allergic airway inflammation. J. Clin. Invest. 116: 2183-2192, 2006.

At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.