| Field | Specification |
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| Target | |
| Alternative names | Leptin;Obesity factor;Lep;Ob; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of mouse Leptin, different from the related human sequence by five amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by two amino acids. |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects leptin in mouse samples and is validated for ELISA and Western blot. The predicted molecular weight is 18.7 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 16 kDa.
Leptin (LEP) is a hormone secreted mainly by adipose tissue in proportion to fat mass. Acting through its receptor LEPR in the hypothalamus, it reduces food intake and increases energy expenditure, and it also influences reproduction, immunity and bone metabolism. Leptin deficiency causes severe obesity in mice and humans, and leptin is a key target in obesity and metabolic research.
| Target | Leptin (gene Lep; UniProt P41160, mouse) |
|---|---|
| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Mouse |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4; 0.05 mg NaN3; plus stabilizers |
| Calculated MW | 18.7 kDa |
| Observed MW | 16 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| ELISA | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL |
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| Western blot | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL (Mouse) |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): NIH3T3 cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient SDS-PAGE, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 0.5 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:5000, ECL detection.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide from the middle region of mouse leptin. It differs from the human sequence at five residues and from the rat sequence at two residues.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with mouse. UniProt describes leptin as a secreted protein. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
Safety
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