Rabbit monoclonal antibody [EPR3873] to AGTR1Angiotensin II is a potent vasopressor hormone and a primary regulator of aldosterone secretion. It is an important effector controlling blood pressure and volume in the cardiovascular system. Angiotensin II acts through at least two types of receptors. Type-1 Angiotensin II receptor is thought to mediate the major cardiovascular effects of angiotensin II. It may play a role in the generation of reperfusion arrhythmias following restoration of blood flow to ischemic or infarcted myocardium. It was previously thought that a related protein, denoted as Type-1b, existed; however, it is now believed that there is only one Type-1 Angiotensin II receptor in humans (1).
Immunogen
A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues on the N-terminus in human Type-1 Angiotensin II receptor was used as an immunogen.