Molecular weight (DA)
57kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human protein . at AA range: 10-90
Specificity
NPFF2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a member of a subfamily of G-protein-coupled neuropeptide receptors. This protein is activated by the neuropeptides A-18-amide (NPAF) and F-8-amide (NPFF) and may function in pain modulation and regulation of the opioid system. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2009],
Function
alternative products:Experimental confirmation may be lacking for some isoforms,function:Receptor for NPAF (A-18-F-amide) and NPFF (F-8-F-amide) neuropeptides, also known as morphine-modulating peptides. Can also be activated by a variety of naturally occurring or synthetic FMRF-amide like ligands. This receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system.,similarity:Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.,tissue specificity:Isoform 1 is abundant in placenta. Relatively highly expressed in thymus, testis, and small intestine. Expressed at low levels in several tissues including spleen, prostate, brain, heart, ovary, colon, kidney, lung, liver and pancreas and not expressed in skeletal muscle and leukocytes. Highest but relatively low level of isoform 2 in placenta and very low level in numerous tissue
Gene Name
NPFFR2 GPR74 NPFF2 NPGPR
Protein name
Neuropeptide FF receptor 2 (G-protein coupled receptor 74) (G-protein coupled receptor HLWAR77) (Neuropeptide G-protein coupled receptor)
Fields
>>Neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction
Human protein sequence Database
Q9Y5X5
Mouse protein sequence database
Q924H0
Rat protein sequence database
Q9EQD2
Cellular localization
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Tissue expression
Isoform 1 is abundant in placenta. Relatively highly expressed in thymus, testis, and small intestine. Expressed at low levels in several tissues including spleen, prostate, brain, heart, ovary, colon, kidney, lung, liver and pancreas and not expressed in skeletal muscle and leukocytes. Isoform 2 expression is highest in placenta (but at relatively low level compared to isoform 1). Very low level of expression in numerous tissues including adipose tissue and many brain regions. Isoform 3 is expressed in brain and heart and, at lower levels, in kidney, liver, lung and pancreas.