MC5R / MC5 Receptor Antibody (N-Terminus)
Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody
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Application ![]()
| IHC-P |
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Primary Accession | P33032 |
Reactivity | Human |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Calculated MW | 37kDa |
Dilution | IHC-P (7.6-8 µg/ml) |
Gene ID | 4161 |
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Other Names | Melanocortin receptor 5, MC5-R, MC-2, MC5R |
Target/Specificity | Human MC5 Receptor. BLAST analysis of the peptide immunogen showed no homology with other human proteins. |
Reconstitution & Storage | Long term: -70°C; Short term: +4°C |
Precautions | MC5R / MC5 Receptor Antibody (N-Terminus) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | MC5R |
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Function | Receptor for MSH (alpha, beta and gamma) and ACTH. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. This receptor is a possible mediator of the immunomodulation properties of melanocortins. |
Cellular Location | Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. |
Tissue Location | Expressed in the brain but not in the melanoma cells |
Volume | 50 µl |

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Background
Receptor for MSH (alpha, beta and gamma) and ACTH. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. This receptor is a possible mediator of the immunomodulation properties of melanocortins.
References
Chhajlani V.,et al.Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 195:866-873(1993).
Griffon N.,et al.Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 200:1007-1014(1994).
Fathi Z.,et al.Neurochem. Res. 20:107-113(1995).
Kopatz S.A.,et al.Submitted (APR-2003) to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases.
Mural R.J.,et al.Submitted (SEP-2005) to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases.

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