Invitrogen™ Rat Leptin Receptor (aa 577-594) Synthetic Peptide

Description

Synthetic Peptide

Leptin Receptor (OB-R) (residues 577-594) Synthetic Peptide, PEP-014, from Invitrogen.

The leptin (OB-R) receptor is a member of the cytokine receptor superfamily which plays an important role in mammalian body weight homeostasis and energy balance. Ligand-induced activation of the OB-R by the adipose tissue-secreted hormone, leptin, appears to activate downstream signaling events through the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathway. Leptin can homo-dimerize OB-R extracellular domains while downstream signaling events are initiated upon homo-dimerization of OB-R intracellular domains. Several isoforms of the OB-R which differ in length and signaling capabilities have been reported. RNA transcripts encoding the OB-R long form have been found in the choroid plexus and in the hypothalamus which has been proposed as a control center for satiety and energy expenditure. Mutations in either the mouse OB-R (db) or leptin (ob) genes have been shown to result in early-onset obesity. Metabolic abnormalities attributable to these genotypes include hypercorticoidemia, hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, altered CNS activity, reduced metabolic rate of brown adipose tissue, and a large increase in white adipose tissue.

Specifications

• Gene ID (Entrez): 24536
• Species: Rat
• Purification Method: purified
• Accession Number: Q62959
• Common Name: Rat Leptin Receptor (aa 577-594)
• Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL
• Content And Storage: -20°C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Description: Synthetic Peptide
• Format: Lyophilized
• Formulation: peptide with no preservative
• For Use With (Application): Control
• Gene Symbol: Lepr
• Lyophilized: Lyophilized
• Preservative: No preservative
• Product Type: Peptide
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO - research use only
• Sequence: K - E - I - Q - W - K - T - H - E - V - F - D - A - K - S - K - S - A