The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a monolayer simple epithelium in proximity to the outer surface of the retinal photoreceptor cells. Retinal pigment epithelium-specific protein (RPE65) is a 65 kDa protein belonging to the β-carotene dioxygenase family. This protein is important in 11-cis retinal production as well as in visual pigment regeneration. RPE65 is attached to the membrane by a lipid anchor when palmitoylated (membrane form) and soluble when unpalmitoylated. The soluble form of the protein binds vitamin A. Defects in RPE65 causes autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa and/or Leber congenital amaurosis type 2.
Recommended Dilutions: Western Blot: 1:100-1000; IHC-P: 1:100-500
Type: Primary
Antigen: RPE65
Clonality: Polyclonal
Clone:
Conjugation: HRP (Horseradish Peroxidase)
Epitope:
Host: Rabbit
Isotype: IgG
Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat