APR02784G

antibody from Leading Biology

Targeting: MFSD2A FLJ14490, MFSD2

Western blot (Recommended by provider)

Immunocytochemistry (Recommended by provider)

Immunohistochemistry (Recommended by provider)

Antibody Data

Product number

APR02784G

Provider

Leading Biology

Product name

MFSD2A Antibody (C-Terminus)

Antibody type

Polyclonal

Description

Sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) symporter, which plays an essential role for blood-brain barrier formation and function. Specifically expressed in endothelium of the blood-brain barrier of micro-vessels and transports LPC into the brain. Transport of LPC is essential because it constitutes the major mechanism by which docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega- 3 fatty acid that is essential for normal brain growth and cognitive function, enters the brain. Transports LPC carrying long-chain fatty acids such LPC oleate and LPC palmitate with a minimum acyl chain length of 14 carbons. Does not transport docosahexaenoic acid in unesterified fatty acid. Specifically required for blood-brain barrier formation and function, probably by mediating lipid transport. Not required for central nervous system vascular morphogenesis (By similarity). Acts as a transporter for tunicamycin, an inhibitor of asparagine-linked glycosylation. In placenta, acts as a receptor for ERVFRD- 1/syncytin-2 and is required for trophoblast fusion (PubMed:18988732).

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host

Rabbit

Storage

Store at +4°C short term. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.