Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Chicken Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone ELISA Kit | MSH elisa kit
Chicken Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone ELISA Kit
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI 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 skin cancer. Over 30 variant alleles have been identified which correlate with skin and hair color, providing evidence that this gene is an important component in determining normal human pigment variation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
MC1R: Receptor for MSH (alpha, beta and gamma) and ACTH. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. Genetic variations in MC1R are a cause of susceptibility to cutaneous malignant melanoma type 5 (CMM5). Malignant melanoma is a malignant neoplasm of melanocytes, arising de novo or from a pre-existing benign nevus, which occurs most often in the skin but also may involve other sites. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.
Protein type: GPCR, family 1; Membrane protein, multi-pass; Receptor, GPCR; Membrane protein, integral
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16q24.3
Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane
Molecular Function: protein binding; hormone binding; melanocortin receptor activity; melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor activity; ubiquitin protein ligase binding; peptide receptor activity, G-protein coupled
Biological Process: melanin biosynthetic process; G-protein signaling, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger; positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade; pigmentation; UV protection; multicellular organismal development; positive regulation of cAMP biosynthetic process; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of tumor necrosis factor production; sensory perception of pain
Disease: Albinism, Oculocutaneous, Type Ii; Melanoma, Cutaneous Malignant, Susceptibility To, 5; Increased Analgesia From Kappa-opioid Receptor Agonist, Female-specific; Skin/hair/eye Pigmentation, Variation In, 2
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The Chicken MSH mc1r (Catalog #AAA005859) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA005859 ELISA Kit recognizes Chicken MSH. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, 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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