Melanopsin Polyclonal Antibody | ABP51778

Melanopsin Polyclonal Antibody | ABP51778 | Gentaur UK, US & Europe Distribution

Immunogen: Synthesized peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human Melanopsin at AA range: 400-480

Product Category: Protein

Application: Protein General Reagents

Product Type: Primary Antibody

Host: Rabbit

Reactivity: Human

Application: WB, IF, ELISA

Application Note: Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the investigator. Suggested starting dilutions are as follows: WB (1:500-1:2000), IF (1:200-1:1000), ELISA (1:5000) . Not yet tested in other applications.

Clonality: Polyclonal

Isotype: Rabbit IgG

Formulation: Liquid solution

Kit Component: N/A

Concentration: 1 mg/ml

Storage Buffer: PBS containing 50% Glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% Sodium Azide.

Storage Instructions: Stable for one year at -20°C from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Shipping Condition: Gel pack with blue ice.

Background: Opsins are members of the guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) -coupled receptor superfamily. OPN4 encodes a photoreceptive opsin protein melanopsin that is expressed within the ganglion and amacrine cell layers of the retina. In mouse, retinal ganglion cell axons expressing this gene projected to the suprachiasmatic nucleus and other brain nuclei involved in circadian photoentrainment. In mouse, this protein is coupled to a transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel through a G protein signaling pathway and produces a physiologic light response via membrane depolarization and increased intracellular calcium. Melanopsin functions as a sensory photopigment and may also have photoisomerase activity. Experiments with knockout mice indicate that this gene attenuates, but does not abolish, photoentrainment. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.

Alternative Names: OPN4; MOP; Melanopsin; Opsin-4

Precaution: The product listed herein is for research use only and is not intended for use in human or clinical diagnosis. Suggested applications of our products are not recommendations to use our products in violation of any patent or as a license. We cannot be responsible for patent infringements or other violations that may occur with the use of this product.