Molecular weight (DA)
41kD
Immunogen
Synthetic Peptide of Ghrelin Receptor AA range: 290-370
Specificity
Ghrelin Receptor protein(A232) detects endogenous levels of Ghrelin Receptor
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:1000-2000, IHC 1:100-200. IF 1:50-200
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family. The encoded protein may play a role in energy homeostasis and regulation of body weight. Two identified transcript variants are expressed in several tissues and are evolutionary conserved in fish and swine. One transcript, 1a, excises an intron and encodes the functional protein; this protein is the receptor for the Ghrelin ligand and defines a neuroendocrine pathway for growth hormone release. The second transcript (1b) retains the intron and does not function as a receptor for Ghrelin; however, it may function to attenuate activity of isoform 1a. Mutations in this gene are associated with autosomal idiopathic short stature.[provided by RefSeq, Apr 2010],
Function
disease:Defects in GHSR may be a cause of short stature [MIM:604271]. Short stature is defined by a subnormal rate of growth.,function:Receptor for ghrelin, coupled to G-alpha-11 proteins. Stimulates growth hormone secretion. Binds also other growth hormone releasing peptides (GHRP) (e.g. Met-enkephalin and GHRP-6) as well as non-peptide, low molecular weight secretagogues (e.g. L-692,429, MK-0677, adenosine).,similarity:Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.,tissue specificity:Pituitary and hypothalamus.,
Protein name
Growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHS-R) (GH-releasing peptide receptor) (GHRP) (Ghrelin receptor)
Abbreviation
Ghrelin Receptor
Other name
Growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHS-R;GH-releasing peptide receptor;GHRP;Ghrelin receptor)
Fields
>>cAMP signaling pathway;>>Neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction;>>Growth hormone synthesis, secretion and action
Human protein sequence Database
Q92847
Mouse protein sequence database
Q99P50
Rat protein sequence database
O08725
Cellular localization
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Tissue expression
Pituitary and hypothalamus.