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MTNR1B
| Detection range: | 0.156-10ng/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 0.058ng/mL |
| Type: | Traditional MTNR1B ELISA kit |
| Synonyms: | MT2; MEL-1B-R |
| Species: | Human |
| Sample type: | tissue homogenates, cell lysates or other biological fluids. |
| Experimental method: | Sandwich |
| Shelf life: | 12 months |
| Gene ID: | 4544 |
| UniProt ID: | P49286 |
| Components: | 1. Pre-coated, ready to use 96-well strip plate 1 2. Plate sealer for 96 wells 2 3. Standard 2 4. Diluents buffer: 1×45 mL 5. Detection Reagent A: 1×120 μL 6. Detection Reagent B: 1×120 μL 7. TMB Substrate: 1×9 mL 8. Stop Solution: 1×6 mL 9. Wash Buffer (30× concentrate): 1×20 mL |
Background
This gene encodes one of two high affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This receptor is a G-protein coupled, 7-transmembrane receptor that is responsible for melatonin effects on mammalian circadian rhythm and reproductive alterations affected by day length. The receptor is an integral membrane protein that is readily detectable and localized to two specific regions of the brain. The hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus appears to be involved in circadian rhythm while the hypophysial pars tuberalis may be responsible for the reproductive effects of melatonin.
