FABP7 is a member of the large family of hydrophobic ligand-binding proteins (FABPs). FABP proteins are involved in lipid metabolism, including uptake and intracellular trafficking of fatty acids and retinoids. In addition, they play a role in gene regulation, cell signaling, cell growth and differentiation. Several reports have suggested a possible role for the different FABP proteins in cancer biology, linking their levels with either increasing or decreasing the degree of malignancy. Nine FABPs (FABP1-FABP9) have been identified. FABP7 is a brain-specific protein that is required for the establishment of the radial glial fiber system in the developing brain, a system that is necessary for the migration of immature neurons to establish cortical layers. It is expressed at high levels in the developing central nervous system. FABP7 has also been found in melanocytic lesions and has shown to regulate proliferation and invasion in melanoma cells in vitro, suggesting that it may play a role in cell proliferation and invasion.
Synonyms: Fatty acid-binding protein, brain, Brain lipid-binding protein, BLBP, Brain-type fatty acid-binding protein, B-FABP, Fatty acid-binding protein 7, Mammary-derived growth inhibitor related, FABP7
Application: This Anti-FABP7 Antibody is validated for use in Western Blotting_x000D_ and Immunohistochemistry for the detection of FABP7.
Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.