SRP6526
FTO human
recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥90% (SDS-PAGE)
Synonym(s):
FATSO, Fat Mass and Obesity-associated Protein
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UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.32
biological source
human
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
Assay
≥90% (SDS-PAGE)
form
liquid
mol wt
~65 kDa (Human FTO aa 2-505 is fused at the N-terminus to a His-tag.)
packaging
pkg of 10 μg
concentration
0.2 mg/mL
impurities
<1 EU/μg endotoxin (LAL test)
UniProt accession no.
shipped in
wet ice
storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
human ... FTO(79068)
General description
FTO (Fat mass-and obesity-associated gene) is the responsible gene for mouse ‘fused toes′ mutation. An association between FTO genotype and type 2 diabetes has been confirmed. The presence of the FTO rs9939609 A-allele was found to be positively correlated with other symptoms of the metabolic syndrome, including higher fasting insulin, glucose, triglycerides, and lower HDL-cholesterol.
The fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is mapped to human chromosome 16q12.2. The encoded protein is a nuclear protein and belongs to the AlkB-related non-haem iron- and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase family.
Biochem/physiol Actions
FTO (Fat mass-and obesity-associated gene) is the responsible gene for mouse ‘fused toes′ mutation. An association between FTO genotype and type 2 diabetes has been confirmed. The presence of the FTO rs9939609 A-allele was found to be positively correlated with other symptoms of the metabolic syndrome, including higher fasting insulin, glucose, triglycerides, and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol. FTO stimulates adipogenesis, tumorigenesis, and drug resistance of cancer cells. It does so by reducing the levels of messenger RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) of certain genes post-transcription. The FTO single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with elevated body mass and obesity in humans.
Physical form
0.2 mg/mL of 0.2 μm-filtered solution in 55 mM Tris-Cl, pH 8.2 containing 150 mM NaCl.
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Sarah Boissel et al.
American journal of human genetics, 85(1), 106-111 (2009-06-30)
FTO is a nuclear protein belonging to the AlkB-related non-haem iron- and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase family. Although polymorphisms within the first intron of the FTO gene have been associated with obesity, the physiological role of FTO remains unknown. Here we show
Rachel M Freathy et al.
Diabetes, 57(5), 1419-1426 (2008-03-19)
Common variation in the FTO gene is associated with BMI and type 2 diabetes. Increased BMI is associated with diabetes risk factors, including raised insulin, glucose, and triglycerides. We aimed to test whether FTO genotype is associated with variation in
Ning Lan et al.
Frontiers in genetics, 11, 559138-559138 (2020-12-12)
In recent years, the prevalence of obesity and cancer have been rising. Since this poses a serious threat to human health, the relationship between the two has attracted much attention. This study examined whether fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) genes
Katherine A Fawcett et al.
Trends in genetics : TIG, 26(6), 266-274 (2010-04-13)
In 2007, an association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene region with body mass index (BMI) and risk of obesity was identified in multiple populations, making FTO the first locus unequivocally associated with
Xiaolan Deng et al.
Frontiers in endocrinology, 9, 396-396 (2018-08-15)
Fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been linked to increased body mass and obesity in humans by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) since 2007. Although some recent studies suggest that the obesity-related SNPs in FTO influence obesity
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