Rat neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a member of the lipocalin family of proteins which bind and transport small lipophilic molecules. It is expressed by neutrophils and various epithelial cells, including tubular cells of the kidney. It is involved in physiological processes such as the binding of siderophore iron and tissue growth and regeneration. It is upregulated in a variety of pathological situations including infection, inflammation, renal injury, and certain adenocarcinomas.Technical InformationSynonymsLipocalin-2Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinOncogene 24p3SourceFull length protein expressed in E. coliStorage Buffer0.01 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4, containing 0.14 M sodium chloride, 0.5% BSA, 0.5% Polysorbate 20, 0.0016% phenol red, and 0.1% ProClin 950ApplicationsELISAUniProt Accession P30152