| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Melatonin receptor type 1B; Mel-1B-R; Mel1b receptor; MTNR1B |
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| Immunogen | Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids N-terminus of Human MEL-1B-R. |
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Product Overview
MEL-1B-R (V39) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of MEL-1B-R protein.
The melatonin receptors, MEL-1A-R and MEL-1B-R, are members of the superfamily of guanine nucleotide-binding regulatory protein (G protein)-coupled receptors. The melatonin receptors are activated by the hormone melatonin (Mel), which is secreted by the pineal gland at night as part of the circadian clock. MEL-1A-R, a 37 kD protein, is thought to be involved in pacing the biological clock. However, both MEL-1A-R and MEL-1B-R are implicated in controlling cellular growth in response to melatonin. MEL-1B-R is an integral membrane protein expressed in retina and less in brain and hippocampus.
Validated Applications
| Application | Recommended Dilution |
|---|---|
| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | 1:50~1:200 |
Product Specifications
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
|---|---|
| Host Species | Rabbit |
| Isotype | IgG |
| Species Reactivity | Human |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Purification | The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen |
| Formulation | Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2 |
| Molecular Weight | ~ 40 kDa |
| Modification | Unmodified |
| UniProt / Swiss-Prot | P49286 |
| Storage | Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. |
Immunogen / Antigen
Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids N-terminus of Human MEL-1B-R.
Safety & Handling
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Handle as a potential biohazard in accordance with good laboratory practices.
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This antibody has been validated for IHC. Always refer to the product datasheet for recommended dilution ranges and appropriate positive control samples for each application type.
Validated reactivity has been confirmed for Human. Cross-reactivity with additional species may exist based on sequence homology but has not been confirmed by the manufacturer. For unlisted species, we recommend running a preliminary validation experiment.
This antibody was raised in Rabbit. For indirect detection (WB, IHC, IF), select an anti-Rabbit secondary antibody that matches the isotype. For direct detection, check the variant selector for conjugated formats. Confirm secondary antibody compatibility before ordering.
Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids N-terminus of Human MEL-1B-R.
Please refer to the storage conditions on the product label and datasheet. As a general best practice: upon receipt, aliquot into single-use volumes to minimize freeze-thaw cycling, which can progressively reduce antibody performance and lead to aggregation.
Validated reactivity covers Human samples. Performance can vary across different cell lines and tissue types depending on target antigen expression levels and epitope accessibility. We recommend verifying target expression in your specific model system using a known positive control before proceeding to experimental samples.
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