Rat Recombinant Leptin (from E. coli)

About this item

Encoded by the ob (obese) gene, Leptin is an adipose-derived cytokine that suppresses appetite and increases thermogenesis. Leptin exerts its anorectic effect via signaling through a hypothalamic receptor termed OB-R. Leptin has been shown to reduce body weight, food consumption, and plasma glucose levels in various Recombinant Rat Leptin is a 16.2 kDa protein containing 147 amino acid residues.

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Specifications

Conjugation:
Unconjugated
Protein Function:
Cytokines and Growth Factors
Protein/peptide type:
Recombinant
Source:
E. coli
Species:
Rat
Storage conditions:
Store at –20 °C prior to reconstitution.
Endotoxin content:
>0.1 ng/μg
Biological activity:
Biological Activity tests can vary. Please refer to the Product CoA for information.
Form:
Lyophilized
Gene ID:
25603 P50596
Reconstitution instructions:
Reconstitution instructions can vary. Please refer to the product CoA for info.
Protease-free:
Y
Protein synonyms:
Obesity protein (OB)
Protein/peptide name:
Leptin
Purity:
0.98
Molecular weight:
16.2 kDa
Sequence:
MVPIHKVQDD TKTLIKTIVT RINDISHTQS VSARQRVTGL DFIPGLHPIL SLSKMDQTLA VYQQILTSLP SQNVLQIAHD LENLRDLLHL LAFSKSCSLP QTRGLQKPES LDGVLEASLY STEVVALSRL QGSLQDILQQ LDLSPEC
Endotoxin level:
Low
Formulation:
Formulation can vary. Please refer to product CoA for information.
Shipping temperature:
Ambient