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| Alternative Names | OXTR, OT-R, OTR1 |
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Overview
Anti-Oxytocin Receptor Antibody is an antibody targeting OXTR, OT-R, OTR1 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IF, IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: OXTR, OT-R, OTR1 (also reported as OXTR, OT-R, OTR1).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, C-terminus.
- Homology note: Mouse - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): Not recommended for use with human samples..
- KO-validated: yes (validation context may be assay-dependent).
- Cited use: IP, IHC, ICC (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Oxytocin receptor belongs to the class 1 family of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) and its role is to regulate reproductive physiology, social and emotional behaviors. Like other members belonging to the GPCR superfamily, it has seven transmembrane domains, extracellular N-terminus and intracellular C-terminal tail1,2.The Oxytocin receptor ligand oxytocin, is a peptide that functions both as a hormone and as a neurotransmitter, and plays an important role in social behavior, estrous cycle, induction of labor and milk ejection, anxiety-related behaviors, food intake, stress-related responses, and pain control. Activation of the receptor leads to the stimulation of phospholipase C by interacting with Gαq/11 in response to ligand binding1.Oxytocin receptor is widely abundant in several brain regions including the basal ganglia, the limbic system, the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the brainstem, and the spinal cord.
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.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
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.
- Conceptual control: KO/KD samples provide orthogonal support for target assignment when available.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-VR013.
- 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-VR013; Negative control: BLP-VR013.
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