Resistin-Like Molecule-alpha Mouse E. coli

Introduction to the Molecule

RELM-beta (Resistin-Like Molecule-beta) is a member of a recently identified family of secreted proteins containing a conserved cystein-rich C-terminus. The RELM family consists of resistin (also called FIZZ3), RELM-alfa (FIZZ1), RELM-beta (FIZZ2) and RELM-gamma. Only resisistin and RELM-beta were found in humans whereas all four RELM family members were identified in rodents.

RELM-beta appears to be produced as a homodimer exclusively by intestinal goblet cells and can be found in high quantities in stool. Remarkably, stool of germ-free mice displaying sterile intestinal tract does not contain RELM-beta until bacterial colonization takes place after pathogen-free mice entered natural environment. Some, but not all, colon carcinoma cell lines secrete RELM-beta into the cell culture supernatant.

The physiological function of RELM-beta is not known. High doses of recombinant RELM-beta showed hyperglycemic effects including lowered glucose disposal and increased hepatic glucose production in mice.

Research topic

Animal studies, Energy metabolism and body weight regulation

Description

Total 121 AA. MW: 13.3 kDa (calculated). N-Terminal signal sequence of phage fd 20 AA and C terminal Flag-tag 10 AA highlighted).

Amino Acid Sequence

Source

E. coli

Purity

>95%

SDS-PAGE gel

12% SDS-PAGE separation of Mouse RELM alpha 1. M.W. marker – 14, 21, 31, 45, 66, 97 kDa 2. reduced and heated sample, 5μg/lane 3. non-reduced and non-heated sample, 5μg/lane

Formulation

Filtered (0,4 μm) and lyophilized in 0.5 mg/mL in 5mM Tris, 25mM NaCl, pH 7.5

Reconstitution

Add deionized water to prepare a working stock solution of approximately 0.5 mg/mL and let the lyophilized pellet dissolve completely. Product is not sterile! Please filter the product by an appropriate sterile filter before using it in the cell culture.

Storage, Stability/Shelf Life

Store lyophilized protein at –20°C. Lyophilized protein remains stable until the expiry date when stored at –20°C. Aliquot reconstituted protein to avoid repeated freezing/thawing cycles and store at –80°C for long term storage. Reconstituted protein can be stored at 4°C for a limited period of time; it does not show any change after one week at 4°C.

Quality Control Test

BCA to determine quantity of the protein.

SDS PAGE to determine purity of the protein.

Applications

Western blotting

Note

This product is intended for research use only.

References

• Banerjee RR, Lazar MA. Dimerization of resistin and resistin-like molecules is determined by a single cysteine.
• Bing C, Gomez-Ambrosi J, Zabalegui N, Williams G, Trayhurn P. Resistin and RELM-alpha gene expression in white adipose tissue of lactating mice.
• Miner JL. The adipocyte as an endocrine cell.
• Wang ML, Shin ME, Knight PA, Artis D, Silberg DG, Suh E, Wu GD. Regulation of RELM/FIZZ Isoform Expression by Cdx2 in Response to Innate and Adaptive Immune Stimulation in the Intestine.
• Yang RZ, Huang Q, Xu A, McLenithan JC, Eisen JA, Shuldiner AR, Alkan S, Gong DW, Eison JA. Comparative studies of resistin expression and phylogenomics in human and mouse.

By research topic:

• Animal studies
• Energy metabolism and body weight regulation

By molecule:

• Resistin-Like Molecule-alpha