Background:

Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) is a mitochondrial inner membrane transport protein that is primarily expressed in brown adipose tissue (BAT). UCP1 dissipates the pH gradient resulting from oxidative phosphorylation, which uncouples ATP synthesis from oxidative phosphorylation and leads to the release of heat energy. As a result, UCP1 plays an important role in thermogenesis. Research studies indicate that subcutaneous white adipose depots in mice contain beige adipocytes that express low levels of UCP1 protein. Additional studies show possible differences in thermogenesis in individuals carrying specific polymorphisms in the corresponding UCP1 gene. Related studies link UCP1 to the possible development of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Specificity:

UCP1 polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of UCP1 protein.

Alternative names:

UCP1; SLC25A7; UCP

Species reactivity:

Mouse,Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence within amino acids 100-200 of human UCP1 (NP_068605.1).

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 30 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC IF

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:2000 IHC: 1:50~1:200 IF: 1:50~1:100

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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