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Antigenic Specificity | MC1R |
Clone | monoclonal |
Host Species | Mouse |
Reactive Species | human |
Isotype | IgG |
Format | affinity purified |
Size | 0.1 mL, 0.2 mL |
Concentration | n/a |
Applications | Western Blot (WB) |
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Description | This intronless gene encodes the receptor protein for melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). The encoded protein, a seven pass transmembrane G protein coupled receptor, controls melanogenesis. Two types of melanin exist: red pheomelanin and black eumelanin. Gene mutations that lead to a loss in function are associated with increased pheomelanin production, which leads to lighter skin and hair color. Eumelanin is photoprotective but pheomelanin may contribute to UV-induced skin damage by generating free radicals upon UV radiation. Binding of MSH to its receptor activates the receptor and stimulates eumelanin synthesis. This receptor is a major determining factor in sun sensitivity and is a genetic risk factor for melanoma and non-melanoma ski |
Immunogen | Immunogen: A synthetic peptide of human MC1R |
Other Names | [CMM5; MSH-R; SHEP2] |
Gene, Accession # | [MC1R], Gene ID: 4157, NCBI: Q01726.2, UniProt: Q01726 |
Catalog # | MBS9131778 |
Price | $275, $430 |
Order / More Info | MC1R Antibody from MYBIOSOURCE INC. |
Product Specific References | n/a |