Functions as a retinol transporter. Accepts all-trans retinol from the extracellular retinol-binding protein RBP4, facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane, and then transfers retinol to the cytoplasmic retinol-binding protein RBP1 . Retinol uptake is enhanced by LRAT, an enzyme that converts retinol to all-trans retinyl esters, the storage forms of vitamin A . Contributes to the activation of a signaling cascade that depends on retinol transport and LRAT-dependent generation of retinol metabolites that then trigger activation of JAK2 and its target STAT5, and ultimately increase the expression of SOCS3 and inhibit cellular responses to insulin . Important for the homeostasis of vitamin A and its derivatives, such as retinoic acid . STRA6-mediated transport is particularly important in the eye, and under conditions of dietary vitamin A deficiency (Probable). Does not transport retinoic acid .

Q9BX79

64220

Stimulated by retinoic acid gene 6 protein homolog, STRA6

Human,Mouse,Rat

WB,IHC

WB 1:1000
IHC 1:50-1:200

74 kD

Rabbit

Polyclonal

Rabbit IgG

This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS.

PBS (pH7.4) with 0.05% (V/V) Proclin 300.

Store at -20°C. Stable for 12 months from date of receipt.Do not aliquot the antibody.Avoid freeze / thaw cycle.