Storage ConditionsLyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
Shipping ConditionsThe product is shipped at ambient temperature.
Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.
Molecular Weight25.7 KDa
Minimum PurityGreater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Other NameAdult folate-binding protein
FBP
FOLR1
FR-alpha
Folate receptor
Folate receptor 1
Folate receptor alpha
Ovarian tumor-associated antigen MOv18
BackgroundFolate receptor alpha(FOLR) belongs to the folate receptor family, and is primarily expressed in tissues of epithelial origin. It is also expressed in kidney, lung and cerebellum. The secreted form is derived from the membrane-bound form either by cleavag