Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Human Melanopsin ELISA Kit | OPN4 elisa kit
Human Melanopsin ELISA Kit
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Typical Testing Data/Standard Curve (for reference only)
Principle of the Assay: The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to Melanopsin. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a biotin-conjugated polyclonal antibody preparation specific for Melanopsin and Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. Then a TMB substrate solution is added to each well. Only those wells that contain Melanopsin, biotin-conjugated antibody and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of a sulphuric acid solution and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450 nm +/- 2 nm. The concentration of Melanopsin in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
Opsins are members of the guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein)-coupled receptor superfamily. This gene encodes a photoreceptive opsin protein that is expressed within the ganglion and amacrine cell layers of the retina. In mouse, retinal ganglion cell axons expressing this gene projected to the suprachiasmatic nucleus and other brain nuclei involved in circadian photoentrainment. In mouse, this protein is coupled to a transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel through a G protein signaling pathway and produces a physiologic light response via membrane depolarization and increased intracellular calcium. The protein functions as a sensory photopigment and may also have photoisomerase activity. Experiments with knockout mice indicate that this gene attenuates, but does not abolish, photoentrainment. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
melanopsin: Photoreceptor required for regulation of circadian rhythm. Contributes to pupillar reflex and other non-image forming responses to light. May be able to isomerize covalently bound all- trans retinal back to 11-cis retinal. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. Opsin subfamily. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: GPCR, family 1; Receptor, GPCR; Membrane protein, multi-pass; Membrane protein, integral
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 10q22
Cellular Component: integral to membrane; plasma membrane
Molecular Function: 11-cis retinal binding; G-protein coupled photoreceptor activity
Biological Process: phototransduction; protein-chromophore linkage; regulation of circadian rhythm; rhodopsin mediated signaling; rhythmic process; visual perception
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The Human OPN4 opn4 (Catalog #AAA2884870) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA2884870 ELISA Kit recognizes Human OPN4. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Melanopsin, 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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