Anti-STARD5 Antibody

Raised in rabbit and supplied at 100 µl per vial, this polyclonal antibody from Antibodies.com targets STARD5 (StAR-related lipid transfer domain-containing 5), a member of the START-domain protein family that mediates nonvesicular intracellular transport of cholesterol and related lipid ligands between cytoplasmic membranes.

Within the Primary Antibodies portfolio, the reagent is unconjugated, allowing end users to pair it with a label of their choice, and is validated for two complementary readouts: Western blot (WB) analysis of protein-level expression in cell or tissue lysates, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) localization in fixed human tissue sections. The polyclonal format presents multiple epitope specificities, which can improve detection of the target across varied experimental conditions.

Researchers deploying this antibody commonly investigate STARD5 function in hepatic cholesterol homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and metabolic disease contexts. STARD5 is one of several START-domain carriers implicated in modulating free cholesterol distribution inside hepatocytes and other cell types, and the antibody supports these studies by enabling both qualitative (IHC) and semi-quantitative (WB) readouts. Handle the vial according to standard polyclonal antibody practice: aliquot upon first use to limit freeze-thaw cycles, store refrigerated, and protect from prolonged light exposure.