NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes one of two high affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This receptor is a G-protein coupled, 7-transmembrane receptor that is responsible for melatonin effects on mammalian circadian rhythm and reproductive alterations affected by day length. The receptor is an integral membrane protein that is readily detectable and localized to two specific regions of the brain. The hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus appears to be involved in circadian rhythm while the hypophysial pars tuberalis may be responsible for the reproductive effects of melatonin. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
MTNR1A: High affinity receptor for melatonin. Likely to mediates the reproductive and circadian actions of melatonin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by pertussis toxin sensitive G proteins that inhibit adenylate cyclase activity. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Protein type: GPCR, family 1; Membrane protein, integral; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Receptor, GPCR; Membrane protein, multi-pass
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 4q35.1
Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane; receptor complex
Molecular Function: protein binding; hormone binding; melatonin receptor activity
Biological Process: circadian rhythm; G-protein signaling, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger; positive regulation of cGMP biosynthetic process; mating behavior
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The Chicken MT mtnr1a (Catalog #AAA262913) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA262913 ELISA Kit recognizes Chicken MT. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Melatonin (MT), ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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