| Product Name | MC1R antibody |
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| Antibody Type | Primary Antibodies |
| Product description | Rabbit Polyclonal to Human Melanocortin 1 Receptor ( MC1R )MC1R, a Melanocortin Receptor, mediates the effects of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). MSH and its receptor, MC1R, are key regulators of melanogenesis. They control the relative proportions of red pheomelanin and black photoprotective eumelanin in the skin by increasing the production of eumelanin. Non-functional, truncated forms of the receptor lead to lighter coat color in animals. In contrast, constitutively active receptors lead to darker color. Pheomelanin generates free radicals in response to UV radiation, and elevated levels of pheomelanin have been associated with higher risk of UV-induced skin damage. Therefore, MC1R is a major determinant of sun sensitivity and genetic risk for melanoma and other skin cancers. Expression of melanocortin 1 receptor has been reported primarily in adrenal, skin, and testis. ESTs have been isolated from breast, placenta, and testis libraries. |
| Immunogen | Synthetic peptide - KLH conjugated |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
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| Isotype | IgG |
| Host Species | Rabbit |
| Tested Applications | IHC-P |
| Immunohistochemistry with formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissues. Not tested for other uses. IHC-P: Use at a dilution of 1/100 - 1/200.: |
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| Species Reactivity | Human |
| Concentration | 1mg/ml (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration) |
| Purification | Affinity purified |
| Gene Synonyms | CMM5 MGC14337 MSH-R SHEP2 MSH R MSHR |
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| Target | MC1R |
| Application Notes | Immunohistochemistry with formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissues. Not tested for other uses. IHC-P: Use at a dilution of 1/100 - 1/200.: |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Storage Instructions | Keep as concentrated solution. Store at 4ºC short term. For extended storage aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Storage Buffer | Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4 containing 0.01% sodium azide |
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