MCH2 (MCHR2) Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Specifications

Product Data
Applications	IF, WB
Recommend Dilution	Western Blot: 1/500-1/1000. Immunofluorescence: 1/50-1/200.
Reactivity	Human
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Immunogen	Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 300-348 of Human MCH-2R.
Specificity	This antibody detects endogenous levels of MCH-2R protein. (region surrounding Met332)
Formulation	Phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH~7.2 State: Aff - Purified State: Liquid purified Ig fraction (> 95% pure by SDS-PAGE). Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
Concentration	1.0 mg/ml
Purification	Affinity Chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage Condition	Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Predicted Protein Size	~ 38 kDa
Gene Name	melanin concentrating hormone receptor 2
Database Link	Entrez Gene 84539 Human UniProt ID Q969V1
Background	Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a 19 amino acid cyclic neuropeptide,which is mainly expressed in the hypothalamus. MCH modulates feeding behavior, aggression, anxiety, arousal and reproductive function in mammals by controlling the release of luteinizing hormone (LH). The melanin-concentrating hormone receptor (MCHR, also designated SLC-1) is a glycosylated G-protein coupled receptor that migrates between 45-50 kDa on SDS-PAGE. MCHR mediates the effects of MCH through Gai and/or Gaq signaling and is expressed in several regions of the brain, including the cerebral cortex, amygdala, thalamus and hypothalamus. MCH and MCHR have also been implicated in stimulating leptin expression and secretion in adipocytes, which suggests that the melanin-concentrating hormone and its receptor may be potential targets for modulating obesity.
Synonyms	MCH receptor 2, MCHR-2, MCH-R2, MCH-2R, G-protein coupled receptor 145, GPRv17, SLT
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