Invitrogen™ MC4R Polyclonal Antibody

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen™ 720295

Catalog No. 72-029-5

Description

These Polyclonal antibodies are of rabbit origin developed by immunizing animals with proteins or peptides. The polyclonal antibody is purified by affinity purification from the rabbit sera generated after immunizing the rabbits with a specific type of protein or peptide. The purified antibody is tested for its functionality in various relevant research applications. The antibody is developed for Research Use Only and is non-hazardous or non-infectious in nature. This antibody is predicted to react with Monkey, Cat and Pig.

Expression of MC4R has been reported in brain. Unlike the other melanocortin receptors, MC4R is not expressed in adrenal cortex or in melanocytes. G-protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) comprise one of the largest families of signaling molecules with more than a thousand members currently predicted to exist. All GPCRs share a structural motif consisting of seven membrane-spanning helices, and exist in both active and inactive forms. An array of activating ligands participate in the conformation of GPCRs which leads to signaling via G-proteins and downstream effectors. Ongoing studies have also shown the vast series of reactions which participate in the negative regulation of GPCRs. This turn-off activity has tremendous implications for the physiological action of the cell, and continues to drive pharmacological research for new drug candidates. Two blockbuster drugs which have been developed as GPCR-targeted pharmaceuticals are Zyprexa (Eli Lilly) and Claritin (Schering-Plough) which have multi-billion dollar shares of the mental health and allergy markets, respectively.

Specifications

• Antigen: MC4R
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Gene: MC4R
• Gene Alias: MC4; MC4 receptor; mc4r; Mc4-r; melanocortin 4 receptor; melanocortin receptor 4; si:dkey-151m6.62; zMC4
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 4160
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Western Blot
• Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 0.1% BSA, 30% glycerol and 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene Accession No.: P32245
• Gene Symbols: MC4R
• Immunogen: Peptide corresponding to Human MC4R (aa 20-34).
• Quantity: 100 μg
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Human
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG

Safety and Handling

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