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| Alternative Names | Fatty acid-binding protein, liver;Fatty acid-binding protein 1;Liver-type fatty acid-binding protein;L-FABP;FABP1;FABPL; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human liver FABP, different from the related mouse sequence by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-liver FABP/FABP1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting FABP1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 62 kDa; calculated MW: 14208 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-liver FABP/FABP1 Antibody catalog # PA1229-1. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. 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: FABP1 — Fatty acid-binding protein, liver
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 62 kDa; Calculated: 14208 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Binds free fatty acids and their coenzyme A derivatives, bilirubin, and some other small molecules in the cytoplasm. May be involved in intracellular lipid transport.
Scientific background (datasheet): Fatty acid binding protein 1, liver, also known as FABP1 or FABPL, is a human gene locating at 2p11. FABP1 encodes the fatty acid binding protein found in liver. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind free fatty acids, their CoA derivatives, bilirubin, organic anions, and other small molecules. FABP1 and FABP6 (the ileal fatty acid binding protein) are also able to bind bile acids. It is though that FABPs roles include fatty acid uptake, transport, and metaboism. The liver form of FABP may be identical to the major liver protein-1 (Lvp-1), which is encoded by a gene situated within 1 cM of Ly-2.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm.
Tissue details (datasheet): Specifically expressed in osteoblasts.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Contains 1 Runt domain.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Fatty Acid Oxidation,Fatty Acids,Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism,Lipid Metabolism,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,Redox Metabolism,Signal Transduction.
- 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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