Anti-Nampt (Biotin) (Visfatin/PBEF, PBEF1, Pre-B Cell Colony Enhancing Factor 1, Nicotinamide Phosph

Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (Nampt, pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor, PBEF, Visfatin) is an 52kD adipokine secreted by adipose tissue and involved in the biosynthesis of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). Two forms of Nampt exist, an intracellular form (iNampt) and an extracellular form (eNampt). While the function of iNampt as an essential and rate-limiting NAD+ biosynthetic enzyme is well established, the physiological role of eNampt is still a matter of debate. Nampt has various functions, including the promotion of vascular smooth muscle cell maturation and inhibition of neutrophil apoptosis. It activates insulin receptor and has insulin-mimetic effects, lowering blood glucose and improving insulin sensitivity. The protein is highly expressed in visceral fat and serum levels of the protein correlate with obesity. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA, Immunohistochemistry and Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: ELISA (direct and indirect): 1:2000-1:5000, Immunohistochemistry (paraffin sections): 1:500-1:1000, Western Blot: 1:2000-1:5000 using ECL, suggested blocking and dilution buffer is PBST containing 0.05% Tween 20 and 5% skim milk, suggested incubation time is 1 hour at room temperature, Optimal dilutions to be determined by researcher. Storage and Stability: Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.