Application Note
*Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.
Application |
Recommended Dilution |
1:500-1:3000 |
Assay dependent |
1:100-1:1000 |
Assay dependent |
Not tested in other applications.
Calculated MW
Predict Reactivity
Sheep, Bovine, Cat, Chicken, Pig, Chimpanzee(>80% identity)
Form
Liquid
Buffer
PBS, 20% Glycerol
Preservative
0.025% ProClin 300
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Concentration
0.58 mg/ml (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Antigen Species
Human
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the Intracellular domain of human MC1 Receptor. The exact sequence is proprietary.
Purification
Purified by antigen-affinity chromatography.
Conjugation
Unconjugated
RRID
AB_1950893
Note
For laboratory research use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Purchasers shall not, and agree not to enable third parties to, analyze, copy, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to determine the structure or sequence of the product.
Synonyms
melanocortin 1 receptor , CMM5 , MSH-R , SHEP2
Cellular Localization
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein
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 this gene is an important component in determining normal human pigment variation. [provided by RefSeq]
Database
Research Area