Invitrogen™ GPR55 Polyclonal Antibody

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Brand:  Invitrogen™ PA533735

Product Code. 15342631

Description

Percent identity with other species by BLAST analysis: Human, Gorilla (100%) Gibbon, Monkey, Marmoset (95%) Dog, Bovine, Elephant, Panda (85%) Mouse, Horse, Pig (80%).

GPR55 has been reported to be expressed in the brain, where mRNA transcripts were detected in the caudate nucleus and putamen, but not in five other brain regions (Sawzdargo et al., 1999). ESTs have been isolated from liver/spleen libraries. G-protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) comprise one of the largest families of signaling molecules with more thana thousandmembers currently predicted to exist. All GPCRs share a structural motif consisting of seven membrane-spanning helices, and exist in both active and inactive forms. An array of activating ligands participate in the conformation of GPCRs which leads to signaling via G-proteins and downstream effectors. Ongoing studies have also shown the vast series of reactions which participate in the negative regulation of GPCRs. This turn-off activity has tremendous implications for the physiological action of the cell, and continues to drive pharmacological research for new drug candidates. Twoblockbuster drugs which have been developed as GPCR-targetedpharmaceuticals are Zyprexa (Eli Lilly) and Claritin (Schering-Plough) which have multi-billion dollar shares of the mental health and allergy markets, respectively.

Specifications

• Antigen: GPR55
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Gene: GPR55
• Gene Alias: G protein-coupled receptor 55; Gm218; GPCR55; GPR55; G-protein coupled receptor 55; Lpir1
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Purification Method: Antigen Affinity Chromatography
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 9290
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin)
• Concentration: 1 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 0.1% sodium azide
• Gene Accession No.: Q9Y2T6
• Gene Symbols: GPR55
• Immunogen: Synthetic 20 amino acid peptide from 3rd cytoplasmic domain of human GPR55.
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Human
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG