Product Description

MC1 Receptor Polyclonal Antibody

Sizes: 50μl, 100μl

Catalogue Numbers: BS79794-50, BS79794-100

Lead times: 1-2 weeks, if manufacturer has product in stock

Manufacturer/Ship Location: China

Background: This intronless gene encodes the receptor protein for melanocyte-stimμlating 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 stimμlates 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 determining normal human pigment variation.

Category: Primary Antibody

Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat

Host: Rabbit

Applications: WB

Alternate Names: MC1R, CMM5, MSH-R, SHEP2

Clonality: Polyclonal

Conjugate: Unconjugated

Modification: Unmodification

Immunogen: A synthetic peptide of human MC1 Receptor(NP_002377.4).

Dilution: WB, 1:500 - 1:2000

Purification: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Specificity: Unmodification

Molecular Weight: 35KDa

Storage and Stability: Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

SwissProt: Q01726

Product: 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

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