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| Alternative Names | Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1, MCH1, MCH1R, GPR24, Somatostatin receptor-like protein, SLC-1 |
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Overview
Anti-MCHR1 (extracellular) Antibody is an antibody targeting Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1, MCH1, MCH1R, GPR24, Somatostatin receptor-like protein, SLC-1 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IC, IF, LCI, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1, MCH1, MCH1R, GPR24, Somatostatin receptor-like protein, SLC-1 (also reported as Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1, MCH1, MCH1R, GPR24, Somatostatin receptor-like protein, SLC-1).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Extracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Mouse - 16/17 amino acid residues identical; human - 13/17 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Cited use: IHC (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a 19 amino acid peptide originally isolated from the salmon pituitary gland (in fish the length of the peptide is 17 amino acids)1. In rodents and humans the peptide is synthesized in the brain and is involved in a number of physiological effects, although it is best known for its central role in the control of appetite control. For example, central administration of MCH in mice leads to obesity and conversely, knockout of the MCH gene in mice yields lean animals with an increased metabolic rate and reduced body fat2,3.MCH exerts its effects by binding MCHR1 and MCHR2, two receptors belonging to the superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
- Live cell imaging (LCI): support extracellular-epitope detection on non-permeabilized cells when appropriate.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-MR041.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-MR041; Negative control: BLP-MR041.
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