Leptin is a cytokine found in the adipose tissue of animals (Leptin mRNA is restricted to the adipose tissue). Leptin has been shown to suppress appetite, increase thermogenesis and reduce body weight, food consumption and plasma glucose levels.
Product Name- Recombinant Human Leptin (LEP)
Aliases- OB, Obese protein, Obesity factor
Formulation- Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in Tris-HCl and NaCl.
Endotoxin Level- <1.0 EU/µg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method.
Storage Condition- The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at +2° to +8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.