Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ FABPs (fatty acid-binding proteins) are small 14-15kDa intracellular cytosolic proteins. They are needed for the transport of lipids to specific areas in cells. The FABP5 gene is mapped to human chromosome 8q21._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ FABP5 (fatty acid-binding protein 5) is involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases. Absence of FABP-4 and -5 in mice protects them against diet-induced obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease. FABP5 is also associated with bladder, pancreas, prostate, breast cancers and glioblastoma._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Sterile filtered and Lyophilized without additives._x000D_ Reconstitution_x000D_ Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles._x000D_ Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers