Lipocalins are a group of extracellular proteins that are able to bind lipophiles by enclosure within their structures to minimize solvent contact.
This protein may bind hydrophobic ligands and inhibit cysteine proteinases.
It may also play a role in taste reception
Based on the known 3-dimensional structure of 5 members of the lipocalin family, i.e., retinol binding protein, beta-lactoglobulin, bilin binding protein, mouse major urinary protein, and rat urinary alpha-2-globulin, the general architecture appears to be highly appropriate for binding a variety of hydrophobic ligands.
On the basis of highly conserved aa sequences and of a size around 18 to 20kD, about 20 proteins have been designated as lipocalins.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-5000Western Blot: 1:50-400 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
