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| Alternative Names | Resistin;Adipose tissue-specific secretory factor;ADSF;Adipose-specific cysteine-rich secreted protein A12-alpha;Cysteine-rich secreted protein FIZZ3;Retn;Fizz3; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Resistin. |
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Overview
Anti-Resistin/RETN Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting RETN. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Mouse; observed MW: 38 kDa; calculated MW: 12492 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Resistin/RETN Antibody catalog # PA1473. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse. 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: RETN — Resistin
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Mouse
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 38 kDa; Calculated: 12492 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Hormone that seems to suppress insulin ability to stimulate glucose uptake into adipose cells. Potentially links obesity to diabetes.
Scientific background (datasheet): Resistin, also known as adipose tissue-specific secretory factor (ADSF) or C/EBP-epsilon-regulated myeloid-specific secreted cysteine-rich protein (XCP1) is a cysteine-rich protein that in humans is encoded by the RETN gene. The resistin gene comprises 4 exons, the first of which is untranslated, and spans approximately 1,750 bp. The human resistin gene is localized to a cloned fragment of human chromosome 19. In primates, pigs and dogs, resistin is secreted by immune and epithelial cells while in rodents, it is secreted by adipose tissue. Resistin is a cytokine whose physiologic role has been the subject of much controversy regarding its involvement with obesity and type II diabetes mellitus.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted.
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed in white but not brown adipose tissue in a variety of organs.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the cyclophilin-type PPIase family. PPIase D subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Atherosclerosis,Cardiovascular,Diabetes-associated,Energy Metabolism,Energy Transfer Pathways,Growth Factors/Hormones,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,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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