Visfatin Human,
Mouse Monoclonal Antibody, Clone: 4E11C9

Source of Antigen

E. coli

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1

Species Reactivity

Human
Not yet tested in other species.

Purification Method

Affinity chromatography on a column with immobilized protein A.

Formulation

Concencentration of antibody is 1 mg/ml in 50% Glycerol in PBS, pH 7.2. Contains BSA. AZIDE FREE.

Storage/Stability

The antibody remains stable and fully active until the expiry date when stored at –20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Aliquot to avoid repeated and freezing thawing.

Applications

Western blotting

References

• Beltowski J. Apelin and visfatin: Unique "beneficial" adipokines upregulated in obesity?.
• Chen MP, Chung FM, Chang DM, Tsai JC, Huang HF, Shin SJ, Lee YJ. Elevated plasma level of visfatin/pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Haider DG, Mittermayer F, Schaller G, Artwohl M, Baumgartner-Parzer SM, Prager G, Roden M, Wolzt M. Free fatty acids normalize a rosiglitazone-induced visfatin release.
• Bottcher Y, Teupser D, Enigk B, Berndt J, Kloting N, Schon MR, Thiery J, Bluher M, Stumvoll M, Kovacs P. Genetic Variation in the Visfatin Gene (PBEF1) and its Relation to Glucose Metabolism and Fat Depot Specific mRNA Expression in Humans.
• Haider DG, Schindler K, Schaller G, Prager G, Wolzt M, Ludvik B. Increased plasma visfatin concentrations in morbidly obese subjects are reduced after gastric banding.
• Curat CA, Wegner V, Sengenes C, Miranville A, Tonus C, Busse R, Bouloumie A. Macrophages in human visceral adipose tissue: increased accumulation in obesity and a source of resistin and visfatin.
• Berndt J, Kloting N, Kralisch S, Kovacs P, Fasshauer M, Schon MR, Stumvoll M, Bluher M. Plasma visfatin concentrations and fat depot-specific mRNA expression in humans.
• Pagano C, Pilon C, Olivieri M, Mason P, Fabris R, Serra R, Milan G, Rossato M, Federspil G, Vettor R. Reduced plasma visfatin/pre B-cell colony enhancing factor in obesity is not related to insulin resistance in humans.
• Haider DG, Schaller G, Kapiotis S, Maier C, Luger A, Wolzt M. The release of the adipocytokine visfatin is regulated by glucose and insulin.
• Arner P. Visfatin--a true or false trail to type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Fukuhara A, Matsuda M, Nishizawa M, Segawa K, Tanaka M, Kishimoto K, Matsuki Y, Murakami M, Ichisaka T, Murakami H, Watanabe E, Takagi T, Akiyoshi M, Ohtsubo T, Kihara S, Yamashita S, Makishima M, Funahashi T, Yamanaka S, Hiramatsu R, Matsuzawa Y, Shimomura I. Visfatin: a protein secreted by visceral fat that mimics the effects of insulin.

Note

This product is for research use only.