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Western Blot (WB) (Western blot analysis of Melanopsin expression in HEK293T (A) whole cell lysates.)

Rabbit Melanopsin Polyclonal Antibody | anti-MOP antibody

Melanopsin Antibody

Gene Names
OPN4; MOP
Applications
Western Blot
Purity
Immunogen Affinity Chromatography
Synonyms
Melanopsin; Polyclonal Antibody; Melanopsin Antibody; Purified Polyclonal Melanopsin Antibody; Polyclonal Melanopsin antibody; Anti-Melanopsin antibody; MOP antibody; Melanopsin antibody; Opsin-4 antibody; anti-MOP antibody
Ordering
For Research Use Only!
Host
Rabbit
Clonality
Polyclonal
Specificity
Recognizes endogenous levels of Melanopsin protein
Purity/Purification
Immunogen Affinity Chromatography
Form/Format
Supplied in liquid form in 0.42% Potassium Phosphate, 0.87% Sodium Chloride, pH 7.3 with 30% Glycerol and 0.01% Sodium Azide
Sequence Length
478
Applicable Applications for anti-MOP antibody
Western Blot (WB)
Application Notes
WB: 1:500-1:1000
Immunogen
Melanopsin antibody was raised in Rabbit using a KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the C-term region of human Melanopsin as the immunogen
Preparation and Storage
Store at 4 degree C for short term storage. For long term, aliquot and store at -20 degree C. Avoid repeat freeze/thaw cycles.

Western Blot (WB)

(Western blot analysis of Melanopsin expression in HEK293T (A) whole cell lysates.)

Western Blot (WB) (Western blot analysis of Melanopsin expression in HEK293T (A) whole cell lysates.)
Related Product Information for anti-MOP antibody
Melanopsin is found in intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (iPRGCs) in mammalian vertebrates. In non-mammalian vertebrates, however, melanopsin is found in the retina as well as in other tissues, including but not limited to the brain, the pineal gland, and the skin. iPRGCs are photoreceptor cells which are particularly sensitive to the absorption of short-wavelength visible light and communicate information directly to the area of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), otherwise known as the central "body clock" in mammals.
Product Categories/Family for anti-MOP antibody

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

NCBI GI #
NCBI GeneID
NCBI Accession #
NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
UniProt Accession #
NCBI Official Full Name
melanopsin isoform 1
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
opsin 4
NCBI Official Symbol
OPN4
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
MOP
NCBI Protein Information
melanopsin
UniProt Protein Name
Melanopsin
Protein Family
UniProt Gene Name
OPN4
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
MOP
UniProt Entry Name
OPN4_HUMAN

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: Membrane protein, multi-pass; Membrane protein, integral; GPCR, family 1; Receptor, GPCR

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: rhodopsin mediated signaling; visual perception; rhythmic process; phototransduction; regulation of circadian rhythm; protein-chromophore linkage

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Product Notes

The MOP opn4 (Catalog #AAA5315773) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. AAA Biotech's Melanopsin can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). WB: 1:500-1:1000. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the MOP opn4 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Melanopsin, Polyclonal Antibody" 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.

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