Adiponectin from rat

General description
Adiponectin (also called Acrp30, AdipoQ) is an adipocyte specific secreted protein[1] that circulates in the plasma. It is induced during adipocyte differentiation[1] and the secretion is stimulated by insulin.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Adiponectin plays a role in various physiological processes such as energy homeostasis and obesity. Plasma levels of adiponectin are reduced in obese humans, and decreased levels are associated with insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Adiponectin regulates vascular function, sustains an anti-inflammatory environment and promotes angiogenesis.[1][2] Physical form
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in 25 mM Tris, 0.15 M NaCl, pH 7.4 containing 50 μg of bovine serum albumin (BSA) per 1 μg of adiponectin.
Preparation Note
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Recontitute in PBS containing at least 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. This stock solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°C for future use.