{"product_id":"mc1-r-polyclonal-antibody-ra27072","title":"MC1-R Polyclonal Antibody - RA27072","description":"\u003cp\u003eMC1-R Polyclonal Antibody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 50μL, 100μL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Numbers: RA27072-50, RA27072-100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitations, Manuals and MSDS Available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBackground: melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) Homo sapiens 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 this gene is an important component in de\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Instructions: -20°C\/1 year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended dilutions: Western Blot: 1\/500 - 1\/2000. Immunofluorescence: 1\/200 - 1\/1000. ELISA: 1\/5000. Not yet tested in other applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative Names: MC1R; MSHR; Melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor; MSH-R; Melanocortin receptor 1; MC1-R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplications: WB; IF\/ICC; ELISA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies Cross-Reactivity: Human; Rat; Mouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneID (Human): 4157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProtein MW (KDa): 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSWISS: Q01726\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSource: Rabbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch Use Only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reed Bio","offers":[{"title":"50μL","offer_id":45121388642483,"sku":"RA27072-50","price":336.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100μL","offer_id":45121388675251,"sku":"RA27072-100","price":448.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/9482\/6376\/files\/logo_44aa0c42-d634-41a0-8287-e1348af74a6c.png?v=1773347136","url":"https:\/\/afsbio.com\/products\/mc1-r-polyclonal-antibody-ra27072","provider":"AFSBio Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}