The melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), mapped to 16q24.3, is also known as MSHR.
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 determining normal human pigment variation.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 0.1-0.5ug/mlOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C.
Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C.
Reconstitute with sterile dH2O.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
仕様
Size:100ug
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a lyophilized powder in 5mg/ml BSA, 0.9mg sodium chloride, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05% sodium azide. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile ddH2O to ~0.5mg/ml.
Specificity:Recognizes human MC1 Receptor. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa290-317, NAIIDPLIYAFHSQELRRTLKEVLTCSW from human MC1 Receptor at C-terminal. Species sequence homology: mouse, rat