MC4 Receptor Antibody
Rabbit mAb
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Application ![]()
| WB |
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Primary Accession | P32245 |
Reactivity | Rat |
Clonality | Monoclonal |
Other Names | MC4R; Melanocortin 4 receptor; |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Host | Rabbit |
Calculated MW | 36943 Da |
Dilution | WB 1:500~1:2000 |
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Purification | Affinity-chromatography |
Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human MC4 Receptor |
Description | Receptor specific to the heptapeptide core common to adrenocorticotropic hormone and alpha-, beta-, and gamma-MSH. This receptor is mediated by G proteins that stimulate adenylate cyclase. |
Storage Condition and Buffer | Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline , pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol. Store at +4°C short term. Store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle. |
Name | MC4R |
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Function | Hormone receptor that acts as a key component of the leptin- melanocortin pathway at the intersection of homeostatic maintenance of energetic state (PubMed:32327598, PubMed:33858992). Plays a role in regulating food intake: activation by a stimulating hormone such as anorexigenic alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) inhibits appetite, whereas binding to a natural antagonist like Agouti-related protein/AGRP promotes appetite. G-protein-coupled receptor that activates conventional Galphas signaling leading to induction of anorexogenic signaling in the hypothalamus to result in negative energy balance (PubMed:33858992). Regulates the firing activity of neurons from the hypothalamus by alpha-MSH and AGRP independently of Galphas signaling by ligand-induced coupling of closure of inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNJ13 (By similarity). In intestinal epithelial cells, plays a role in the inhibition of hepatic glucose production via nesfatin-1/NUCB2 leading to increased cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) secretion in the intestinal epithelium (PubMed:39562740). |
Cellular Location | Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein |
Tissue Location | Brain, placental, and gut tissues. |

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