Retinaldehyde-binding protein 1 (RLBP1), also known as Cellular retinaldehyde-binding protein, and encoded by the gene RLBP1/CRALBP, is a soluble retinoid carrier protein essential for the proper function of both rod and cone photoreceptors. RLBP1 participates in the regeneration of active 11-cis-retinol and 11-cis-retinaldehyde from the inactive 11-trans products of the rhodopsin photocycle and in the de novo synthesis of these retinoids from 11-trans metabolic precursors. The cycling of retinoids between photoreceptor and adjacent pigment epithelium cells is known as the “visual cycle”. RLBP1 is localized to the cytoplasm. RLBP1 is expressed in retina and pineal gland. It not present in photoreceptor cells but is expressed abundantly in the adjacent retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and in the Mueller glial cells of the retina. Defects in RLBP1 may be associated with Retinitis pigmentosa, Bothnia retinal dystrophy (BRD), Rod-cone dystrophy Newfoundland, and Retinitis punctata albescens genetic diseases.
Immunogen
GST-tagged recombinant protein corresponding to human RLBP1.
Application
Anti-RLBP1 Antibody, clone 3C1.1 is a highly specific mouse monoclonal antibody, that targets Retinaldehyde-binding protein 1 & has been tested in western blotting & IHC.
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:2,000 dilution from a representative lot detected RLBP1 in human retina and rat retina tissue.
Research Category Neuroscience
Research Sub Category Developmental Signaling
Quality
Evaluated by Western Blotting in rat eye tissue lysate.
Western Blotting Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected RLBP1 in 10 µg of rat eye tissue lysate.
Target description
~37 kDa observed
Physical form
Format: Purified
Protein G Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.
Storage and Stability
Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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