Anti-Ghrelin Receptor (extracellular)

Antibodies

Antibodies

Israel

Storage before Reconstitution: The antibody ships as a lyophilized powder at room temperature. Upon arrival, it should be stored at -20°C - Storage after Reconstitution: The reconstituted solution can be stored at 4°C for up to 1 week. For longer periods, small aliquots should be stored at -20°C. Avoid multiple freezing and thawing. Centrifuge all antibody preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min).

A Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody to Ghrelin Receptor (GHSR)

Polyclonal

Western blot analysis

25 µl, 50 µl or 0.2 ml double distilled water (DDW), depending on the sample size.

1% BSA, 0.05% NaN3

GHSR

7, 4

yes

Ghrelin is a 28 amino acid peptide, acylated on a serine residue which is essential for its biological activity1, 2. In rodents, an additional form of the peptide could be purified. The peptide is released from the stomach and exerts its effect on the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R). GHS-R is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. Like all members, the receptor has seven transmembrane spanning domains and upon activation it stimulates phospholipase C, thereby increasing IP3 and intracellular Ca2+ levels1, 3.GHS-R is expressed in the hypothalamus, pituitary and hippocampus1, 3.Some of the actions of ghrelin include the stimulation of growth hormone release, food intake, fat accumulation, regulation of memory and learning, activation of reward-related pathways and neuroprotection to name a few1, 3.GHS-R 1b is a truncated form of the full length receptor which is also expressed. Although its exact functions are unknown, it is believed that it may be involved in downregulating signaling from the full length receptor4. In addition, it is overexpressed in lung cancer where it dimerizes with neurotensin receptor4, 5.