MC1-R Polyclonal Antibody - BT-AP05261

MC1-R Polyclonal Antibody

Sizes: 20μL, 50μL, 100μL

Catalogue Numbers: BT-AP05261-20, BT-AP05261-50, BT-AP05261-100

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Background: This intronless gene encodes the receptor protein for melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). The encoded protein, a seven pass transmembrane G protein coupled receptor, controls melanogenesis. Two types of melanin exist: red pheomelanin and black eumelanin. Gene mutations that lead to a loss in function are associated with increased pheomelanin production, which leads to lighter skin and hair color. Eumelanin is photoprotective but pheomelanin may contribute to UV-induced skin damage by generating free radicals upon UV radiation. Binding of MSH to its receptor activates the receptor and stimulates eumelanin synthesis. This receptor is a major determining factor in sun sensitivity and is a genetic risk factor for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Over 30 variant alleles have been identified which correlate with skin and hair color, providing evidence that MC1R(MSH) is an important component in determining normal human pigment variation.

Research Areas: Neuroscience

Target Protein: MC1R

Applications: WB, IF, ELISA

Reactivity: Human

Clonality: Polyclonal

Host: Rabbit

Isotype: IgG

Full Product Name: MC1-R Antibody

Immunogen: The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human AMPK alpha around the phosphorylation site of Thr172. AA range:140-189

Storage: -20°C for 1 year

Purification: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Formulation: Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.

Concentration: 1 mg/ml

Molecular Weight (Da): 34706

UniProt Accession: Human: Q01726; Mouse: Q01727

Synonyms: MC1R; MSHR; Melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor; MSH-R; Melanocortin receptor 1; MC1-R

GeneID: Human: 4157

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