Prostaglandin I2 Receptor (PTGIR) Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

CAT#: AP01428PU-N

Prostaglandin I2 Receptor (PTGIR) rabbit polyclonal antibody, Aff - Purified

Product Images

Western blot (WB) analysis of IP Receptor antibody (Cat.-No.: AP01428PU-N) in extracts from K562 cells.

Specifications

Product Data

• Applications: IF, WB
• Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1/500-1/1000.
  Immunofluorescence: 1/50-1/200.
• Reactivities: 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
• Storage: Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer.
  Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
• Stability: Shelf life: one year from despatch.
• Predicted Protein Size: ~ 45 kDa
• Gene Name: Homo sapiens prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) receptor (IP) (PTGIR)
• Database Link:
  Entrez Gene 5739 Human
• 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