| Field | Specification |
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| Biological Activity | |
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| Expression System | |
| Form | Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
| Formulation | |
| Product Type | |
| Protein Length | |
| Purity | |
| Solubility | It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Leptin-A Tilapia in sterile water or 0.4% NaHCO 3 adjusted to pH 8-9, not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions. |
| Source | Escherichia Coli. |
| Storage | |
| Target |
Recombinant Tilapia Leptin-A is supplied as a recombinant protein for in vitro research use.
Background
Leptin is a protein hormone. It is mainly produced in adipose cells that regulate energy homeostasis by restraining hunger. Leptin ties to nuclear receptors in the hypothalamus (arcuate nucleus). Similar to insulin resistance in type II diabetes, in obesity there is a decrease in the sensitivity towards leptin, ending in a failure to identify satiety, even in high levels of energy stores or leptin itself. Full-length cDNA encoding 2 leptin sequences (tLepA and tLepB) and 1 leptin receptor sequence (tLepR) exists in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The full-length cDNA of tLepR is 3423 bp, encoding a protein of 1140 amino acid which contained all functionally important domains conserved among vertebrate leptin receptors. The cDNAs of tLepA and tLepB are 486 bp and 459 bp in length, encoding proteins of 161 aa and 152 aa, respectively. The three-dimensional structures of tLepA and tLepB demonstrates strong conservation of tertiary structure with that of human leptin comprised of 4 helixes.
Product format
Provided as a recombinant protein suitable for in vitro workflows such as binding studies, screening, and assay development. Refer to the specifications table for expression format and molecular properties.
Quality notes
Protein quantitation was carried out by UV spectroscopy at 280 nm using the absorbency value of 1.33 for 1 mg/ml Leptin-A Tilapia as the extinction coefficient for a 0.1% (1mg/ml) solution at pH 8.0. This value is calculated by the DNAman computer analysis program of protein sequences.
What is the purity of Recombinant Tilapia Leptin-A?
(a) Gel filtration analysis.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE. BioHippo includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity per lot with every order.
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How should Recombinant Tilapia Leptin-A be stored?
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Is this protein approved for clinical or in vitro diagnostic use?
Can I request a custom size, tag variant, or formulation?
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