Synthesized peptide derived from the C-terminal region of Human MCH-2R.
Immunogen Species
Homo sapiens (Human)
Conjugate
Non-conjugated
Isotype
IgG
Purification Method
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Concentration
It differs from different batches. Please contact us to confirm it.
Buffer
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Tested Applications
WB, IF, ELISA
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.
Lead Time
Basically, we can dispatch the products out in 1-3 working days after receiving your orders. Delivery time maybe differs from different purchasing way or location, please kindly consult your local distributors for specific delivery time.
Note: All of our proteins are default shipped with normal blue ice packs, if you request to ship with dry ice, please communicate with us in advance and extra fees will be charged.
Usage
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Receptor for melanin-concentrating hormone, coupled to G proteins that activate phosphoinositide hydrolysis.
Gene References into Functions
evidence for the involvement of duplications in MCHR2 in alopecia areata pathogenesis in a Central European cohortPMID:27306922
This study provides new insights on the possible influence of MCHR2 and/or MCHR2-AS1 on obesity in psychiatric patients and on the pathophysiology of atypical depression.PMID:26461262
Discovery and characterization of a potent and selective antagonist of melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 2PMID:22123324
construction of the CHO cell line and the research of MCHR2 molecular characteristics have established a good experimental basis for the further research about the function of MCHR2 genePMID:20099459
MCH1 and MCH2 receptors were investigated and are different from those in SVK14 cells.PMID:12127971
results of molecular simulations of MCHR2 in the free and hormone-bound forms provide suggestions on the amino acids responsible for the transfer of the structural changes from the agonist binding site to the G-protein coupling domainsPMID:15229878
MCHR2 is not a major contributor to polygenic obesityPMID:17698913
MCHR2 positively mediates the regulation of melanin-concentrating hormone during preadipocyte differentiation and is involved in energy balance regulation without affecting preadipocyte proliferation.PMID:19683862
The 10-amino-acid cyclic core of the hMCH neuropeptide with the Arg attached to the N-terminus of the disulfide ring is sufficient for full activation of melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 2.PMID:11478907
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Subcellular Location
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Protein Families
G-protein coupled receptor 1 family
Tissue Specificity
Specifically expressed in the brain, with highest levels in cerebral cortex, hippocampus and amygdala. No expression detected in the cerebellum, thalamus or hypothalamus.