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| Immunogen | A human recombinant protein (amino acids E24-D560) was used as the immunogen for the GRM5 antibody. |
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Overview
GRM5 Antibody / Glutamate Metabotropic Receptor 5 is a research-use antibody directed against GRM5. It is supplied for use in common immunoassay contexts such as WB, FACS, Direct ELISA (RUO).
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GRM5.
- Description (provided): Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 is a G protein-coupled receptor that in humans is encoded by the GRM5 gene.
- Antibody type: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), Rabbit IgG.
- Format: Antigen affinity purified; Affinity purified.
- Species reactivity: tested: Human, Mouse, Rat.
- Immunogen (if provided): A human recombinant protein (amino acids E24-D560) was used as the immunogen for the GRM5 antibody..
The information above helps you match the antibody format to your assay context, interpret species-dependent differences, and anticipate how epitope context (isoforms, PTMs, or conformational state) may influence signal.
Biological background
Metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 is a G protein-coupled receptor that in humans is encoded by the GRM5 gene. It is mapped to 11q14.2-q14.3. This gene encodes a member of the G-protein coupled receptor 3 protein family. The encoded protein is a metabatropic glutamate receptor, whose signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. This protein may be involved in the regulation of neural network activity and synaptic plasticity. Glutamatergic neurotransmission is involved in most aspects of normal brain function and can be perturbed in many neuropathologic conditions. A pseudogene of this gene has been defined on chromosome 11. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
For curated annotations (gene/protein naming, domains, isoforms, and pathway links) for GRM5, consult primary databases such as UniProt, NCBI Gene, and Ensembl.
Research relevance and current trends
- Context-dependent expression studies: researchers often examine GRM5 abundance and localization across perturbations (genetic, pharmacologic, or environmental) to connect phenotype to molecular changes.
- Reagent reproducibility: there is growing emphasis on antibody specificity checks using orthogonal approaches (e.g., genetic perturbation or independent antibodies) and transparent reporting of clone/lot information.
- Multi-modal datasets: antibody-based readouts are increasingly combined with transcriptomics and imaging to relate protein-level measurements to cell-state transitions.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (immunoblot) for relative detection of target protein abundance and apparent molecular weight.
- FACS: commonly used to detect or compare GRM5 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).
- Direct ELISA: commonly used to detect or compare GRM5 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).
When comparing conditions, interpret changes in signal in the context of sample composition, expected localization, and any known isoform complexity for the target.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and PTMs: alternative splicing or post-translational modifications can change epitope accessibility and apparent molecular weight; interpret bands/signals accordingly.
- Cross-reactivity and matrix effects: background binding can vary by sample type, species, and blocking/detection chemistries; include appropriate negative controls.
- Control concepts: where feasible, use genetic perturbation (KO/KD/overexpression), orthogonal assays, or independent antibodies to support specificity claims.
Antibody considerations: Polyclonal reagents may recognize multiple epitopes and can increase sensitivity but may show broader binding profiles, while monoclonal clones provide a single-epitope readout that can improve consistency across experiments. If a conjugate is listed, the antibody supports more direct detection workflows; otherwise, it is typically used with a compatible secondary antibody.
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