StAR Antibody
Rabbit mAb
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Application ![]()
| WB, IHC |
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Primary Accession | P49675 |
Clonality | Monoclonal |
Other Names | StAR; StARD1; START domain containing 1; Steroid acute regulatory protein; |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Host | Rabbit |
Calculated MW | 31914 Da |
Dilution | WB 1:1000~1:5000 IHC 1:50~1:200 |
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Purification | Affinity-chromatography |
Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human StAR |
Description | Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) plays a significant role in cholesterol transport from the cytoplasmic outer membrane to the inner mitochondrial membrane. |
Storage Condition and Buffer | Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline , pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol. Store at +4°C short term. Store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle. |
Name | STAR |
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Synonyms | STARD1 |
Function | Plays a key role in steroid hormone synthesis by enhancing the metabolism of cholesterol into pregnenolone. Mediates the transfer of cholesterol from the outer mitochondrial membrane to the inner mitochondrial membrane where it is cleaved to pregnenolone. |
Cellular Location | Mitochondrion {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P51557}. |
Tissue Location | Expressed in gonads, adrenal cortex and kidney. |

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