Prostaglandin I2 Receptor (PTGIR) Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Specifications

Product Data
Applications	IF, WB
Recommend Dilution	Western Blot: 1/500-1/1000. Immunofluorescence: 1/50-1/200.
Reactivity	Human
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Specificity	IP Receptor antibody detects endogenous levels of IP Receptor protein. (region surrounding His237)
Formulation	Phosphate buffered saline (PBS) with 0.05% sodium azide, approx. pH 7.2. State: Aff - Purified State: Liquid purified Ig fraction
Concentration	1.0 mg/ml
Purification	Affinity chromatography
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage Condition	Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Predicted Protein Size	~ 45 kDa
Gene Name	prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) receptor (IP)
Database Link	Entrez Gene 5739 Human UniProt ID P43119
Background	Cyclooxygenases metabolize arachidonate to five primary prostanoids: PGE2, PGF2α, PGI2, TXA2 and PGD2. These lipid mediators interact with specific members of G protein-coupled prostanoid receptors, designated EP, FP, IP, TP and DP, respectively. The IP Receptor binds prostacyclin, PGI2, the main prostanoid synthesized by vascular tissues. First discovered in 1976, prostacyclin is involved in platelet aggregation inhibition, vasodilatation and cytoprotection, and either prostacyclin or its analogs are used in the treatment of hypertension. Upon binding to the IP Receptor, prostacyclin activates adenylate cyclase primarily through the Gas protein. The gene encoding the human IP Receptor is located on chromosome 19. It is expressed as a glycosylated and phosphorylated protein, which is abundantly expressed in vascular tissues such as aorta, lung, atrium and ventricle, as well as in kidney, thymus, spleen and neurons.
Synonyms	Prostanoid IP receptor, PGI receptor, Prostaglandin I2 receptor, PRIPR
Reference Data
Protein Families	Druggable Genome, GPCR, Transmembrane
Protein Pathways	Neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, Vascular smooth muscle contraction

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