LGR8 (RXFP2) Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Specifications

Product Data
Applications	IF, WB
Recommend Dilution	Western Blot: 1/500-1/1000. Immunofluorescence: 1/50-1/200.
Reactivity	Human, Mouse
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Immunogen	Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 120-165 of Human Relaxin Receptor 2.
Specificity	This antibody detects endogenous levels of Relaxin Receptor 2 protein.
Formulation	PBS, pH~7.2 State: Aff - Purified State: Liquid purified Ig fraction (>95% by SDS-PAGE) Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
Concentration	1.0 mg/ml
Purification	Affinity Chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage Condition	Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Predicted Protein Size	~ 86 kDa
Gene Name	relaxin/insulin like family peptide receptor 2
Database Link	Entrez Gene 140498 MouseEntrez Gene 122042 Human UniProt ID Q8WXD0
Background	Relaxins are endocrine and autocrine/paracrine hormones belonging to the insulin gene superfamily. In several mammalian species, relaxin is best known for its role during pregnancy and parturition, when it is produced by the corpora lutea of ovaries and other reproductive tissues. The secretion of relaxin into the blood stream just before parturition results in a marked softening and lengthening of the pubic symphysis and a softening of the cervix, which facilitates the birth process. Also, by inhibiting uterine contractions, relaxin may influence the timing of parturition. Two previously characterized orphan receptors designated relaxin receptor 1 (LGR7) and 2 (LGR8) bind relaxin in several tissues, including reproductive tissues, brain, and heart. Upon ligand binding, the relaxin receptors activate adenylate cyclases through Gs proteins. Expression of the relaxin receptors in tissues other than reproductive ones suggests that they have additional physiological functions, such as regulating blood pressure and controlling vascular volume in the heart.
Synonyms	G-protein coupled receptor 106, GPR106, GREAT, LGR8
Reference Data
Protein Families	Druggable Genome, Transmembrane
Protein Pathways	Neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction

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