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| Alternative Names | Gastrotropin;GT;Fatty acid-binding protein 6;Ileal lipid-binding protein;ILBP;Intestinal 15 kDa protein;I-15P;Intestinal bile acid-binding protein;I-BABP;FABP6;ILBP, ILLBP; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human FABP6. |
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Overview
Anti-Gastrotropin FABP6 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting FABP6. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 14 kDa; calculated MW: 14371 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Gastrotropin FABP6 Antibody catalog # PA2158. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: FABP6 — Gastrotropin
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 14 kDa; Calculated: 14371 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Ileal protein which stimulates gastric acid and pepsinogen secretion. Seems to be able to bind to bile salts and bilirubins. Isoform 2 is essential for the survival of colon cancer cells to bile acid-induced apoptosis. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Fatty acid binding protein 6, ileal, also called FABP6 or ILBP is a protein which in humans is encoded by the FABP6 gene. Ileal lipid-binding protein (ILBP) is a member of a family of intracellular fatty acid, retinoid, and bile acid-binding proteins. This gene is mapped to 5q33.3. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. FABP6 and FABP1 (the liver fatty acid binding protein) are also able to bind bile acids. It is though that FABPs roles include fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Isoform 1: Cytoplasm.
Tissue details (datasheet): Isoform 2 is expressed in colorectal adenocarcinomas and their adjacent normal mucosa (at protein level). Isoform 1 is expressed in the jejunum, ileum, cecum and ascending colon intestine. Isoform 2 is expressed in the gallbladder, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, ascending, transverse and descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism,Lipid Metabolism,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Metabolism of Lipids and Lipoproteins,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction,Tumor Biomarkers.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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