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| Alternative Names | Vitamin D3 receptor;VDR;1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor;Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 1;VDR;NR1I1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human VDR, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of VDR (Vitamin D3 receptor) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Vitamin D Receptor/VDR Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9456. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human VDR, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 48 kDa; calculated MW: 48289 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IHC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Vitamin D3 receptor; Vitamin D3 receptor. VDR (Vitamin D Receptor), also known as Vitamin D Hormone Receptor, is a member of the nuclear receptor family of transcription factors. Labuda et al. (1991) assigned the VDR gene to 12q12-q14 by in situ hybridization. Using mutation analysis, Jurutka et al. (2000) characterized arg18/arg22, VDR residues immediately N-terminal of the first DNA-binding zinc finger, as vital for contact with the general transcription factor IIB (TFIIB). A natural polymorphic variant of VDR, termed F/M4 (missing a FokI restriction site), which lacks only the first 3 amino acids (including glu2), interacted more efficiently with TFIIB and also possessed elevated transcriptional activity compared with the full-length (f/M1) receptor. Shah et al. (2006) stated that the signaling and oncogenic activity of beta-catenin (CTNNB1) can be repressed by activation of VDR. Conversely, high levels of beta-catenin can potentiate the transcriptional activity of 1,25- dihydroxyvitamin D3. Functional note: Nuclear hormone receptor. Transcription factor that mediates the action of vitamin D3 by controlling the expression of hormone sensitive genes. Recruited to promoters via its interaction with BAZ1B/WSTF which mediates the interaction with acetylated histones, an essential step for VDR-promoter association. Plays a central role in calcium homeostasis. . Reported localization: Nucleus. Expression/tissue context: Heart, liver and skeletal muscle.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how VDR (Vitamin D3 receptor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- 2339: Researchers commonly examine how VDR (Vitamin D3 receptor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Domain Families: Researchers commonly examine how VDR (Vitamin D3 receptor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative VDR (Vitamin D3 receptor) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of VDR (Vitamin D3 receptor) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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