Overview

Product Description	Rabbit Polyclonal antibody recognizes RPE65
Tested Reactivity	Hu, Ms, Rat
Tested Application	IP, WB
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Isotype	IgG
Target Name	RPE65
Antigen Species	Human
Immunogen	Synthetic peptide of Human RPE65.
Conjugation	Un-conjugated
Alternate Names	Retinal pigment epithelium-specific 65 kDa protein; rd12; EC 3.1.1.64; LCA2; Retinol isomerase; sRPE65; RP20; BCO3; All-trans-retinyl-palmitate hydrolase; mRPE65; Retinoid isomerohydrolase

Application Instructions

Application Suggestion	Tested Application Dilution IP 1:50 WB 1:500 - 1:2000
Application Note	* The dilutions indicate recommended starting dilutions and the optimal dilutions or concentrations should be determined by the scientist.
Positive Control	Mouse eyeball
Observed Size	~ 61 kDa

Properties

Form	Liquid
Purification	Affinity purified.
Buffer	PBS (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl, 0.02% Sodium azide and 50% Glycerol.
Preservative	0.02% Sodium azide
Stabilizer	50% Glycerol
Storage Instruction	For continuous use, store undiluted antibody at 2-8°C for up to a week. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Suggest spin the vial prior to opening. The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use.
Note	For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use.

Bioinformation

Database Links	GeneID: 19892 Mouse RPE65 GeneID: 6121 Human RPE65 GeneID: 89826 Rat RPE65 Swiss-port # O70276 Rat Retinoid isomerohydrolase Swiss-port # Q16518 Human Retinoid isomerohydrolase Swiss-port # Q91ZQ5 Mouse Retinoid isomerohydrolase More
Gene Symbol	RPE65
Gene Full Name	retinal pigment epithelium-specific protein 65kDa
Background	This gene encodes a protein which is located in the retinal pigment epithelium and is involved in the production of 11-cis retinal and in visual pigment regeneration. There are two forms of this protein, a soluble form called sRPE65, and a palmitoylated, membrane-bound form known as mRPE65. mRPE65 serves as the palmitoyl donor for lecithin retinol acyl transferase (LRAT), the enzyme that catalyzes the vitamin A to all trans retinol step of the chromophore regeneration process. Both mRPE65 and sRPE65 also serve as regulatory proteins, with the ratio and concentrations of these molecules playing a role in the inhibition of 11-cis retinal synthesis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Leber congenital amaurosis type 2 (LCA2) and retinitis pigmentosa. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Function	Plays important roles in the production of 11-cis retinal and in visual pigment regeneration. The soluble form binds vitamin A (all-trans-retinol), making it available for LRAT processing to all-trans-retinyl ester. The membrane form, palmitoylated by LRAT, binds all-trans-retinyl esters, making them available for IMH (isomerohydrolase) processing to all-cis-retinol. The soluble form is regenerated by transferring its palmitoyl groups onto 11-cis-retinol, a reaction catalyzed by LRAT. The enzymatic activity is linearly dependent of the expression levels and membrane association. [UniProt]
Cellular Localization	Cytoplasm. Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor. Microsome membrane. Note=Attached to the membrane by a lipid anchor when palmitoylated (membrane form), soluble when unpalmitoylated. Undergoes light-dependent intracellular transport to become more concentrated in the central region of the retina pigment epithelium cells. [UniProt]
Calculated MW	61 kDa
PTM	Palmitoylation by LRAT regulates ligand binding specificity; the palmitoylated form (membrane form) specifically binds all-trans-retinyl-palmitate, while the soluble unpalmitoylated form binds all-trans-retinol (vitamin A). [UniProt]

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