LBP (Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein)
Product Sizes
500ug
£1029.00
145503-500UG
About this Product
- SKU:
- 145503
- translate.label.attr.clone:
- 749405
- Clonality:
- Monoclonal
- Extra Details:
- LBP (Lipopolysaccharide binding protein) is a 58-62kD, single-chain glycoprotein member of the BPI/LBP family, BPI/PLUNC/PSP superfamily of lipidbinding proteins (1-3). It is secreted by a number of mammalian cell types, including hepatocytes (4), gingival keratinocytes (5), intestinal Paneth cells (6), and type II Greater alveolar cells (7). LBP is considered to be a class 1 APR (acute phase reactant) that is induced upon exposure to both IL-1 and IL6 (8). These two cytokines appear upon immune cell exposure to pathogenic microbes. Following its synthesis and release, LBP is known to interact with bacterial wall components, lipopolysaccharide/LPS/Lipid A from Gram- (Gm-) bacteria, and lipoteichoic acid/LTA from Gm+ bacteria (9-13). In the case of LPS, this interaction appears to occur both in the bacterial cell wall, and within the intercellular space, where LPS micelles naturally form following bacterial death and cell wall dissolution (14-17). LBP is posited to induce disassembly of LPS micelles, allowing for LPS binding to LBP, and a heparinmediated transfer of LPS from LBP to membranebound CD14 on the surface of monocytes/macrophages (15, 18). This CD14:LPS complex activates a TLR4:MD2 membrane complex, resulting in the production of NO and TNFalpha (19). TNF-alpha serves as a chemoattractant for PMNs, and an initiator of coagulation that helps to wall-off and localize microbial elements (16). Notably, increased concentrations of LBP are also associated with parasitic infections (Trypanosoma), and may contribute to the immune response towards parasites (20). In addition to the above, LBP is also reported to transfer LPS to lipoproteins, particularly HDL and LDL (19, 2123). For LDL, this transfer appears to be inhibitory to monocyte activation; for HDL, the effect may be either stimulatory or inhibitory, depending upon the circumstances (19). Mouse LBP is synthesized as a 481 amino acids (aa) precursor that contains a 25aa signal sequence and a 456aa mature region (aa26-481) (24). It contains an Nterminal LPS binding region plus a likely C-terminal LPS transfer region (24, 25). Mature mouse LBP shares 68% and 88% aa identity with human and rat LBP, respectively (11, 25). Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Endotoxin: ~0.10EU/1ug (LAL method). Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
- Host:
- Rat
- Immunogen:
- Recombinant protein corresponding to Gly25-Val481 (Ser102Arg, Tyr284His) from mouse LBP, NS0-derived.
- Isotype:
- IgG1
- Physical State:
- Supplied as a lyophilized powder in PBS, 5% trehalose. Reconstitute with 1ml sterile PBS.
- Purity:
- Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography from hybridoma culture supernatant.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice
- Specificity:
- Recognizes mouse LBP. No cross-reactivity with recombinant human LBP
- Source:
- mouse
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- Type:
- Antibodies:Monoclonal Antibody
