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Code
OSM00108W
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ID Tag
Rb1898-201012-WS

Immunogen
A synthetic peptide from aa region 450-500 of Melanopsin conjugated to an immunogenic carrier protein was used as the antigen.

Accession

Also known
Opsin-4, OPN4, MOP, Mopn

Target
Opsins are members of the guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein)-coupled receptor superfamily. This gene encodes a photoreceptive opsin protein that is expressed within the ganglion and amacrine cell layers of the retina. In mouse, retinal ganglion cell axons expressing this gene projected to the suprachiasmatic nucleus and other brain nuclei involved in circadian photoentrainment. In mouse, this protein is coupled to a transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel through a G protein signaling pathway and produces a physiologic light response via membrane depolarization and increased intracellular calcium. The protein functions as a sensory photopigment and may also have photoisomerase activity. Experiments with knockout mice indicate that this gene attenuates, but does not abolish, photoentrainment. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.
FUNCTION: Photoreceptor required for regulation of circadian rhythm. Contributes to pupillar reflex and other non-image forming responses to light. May be able to isomerize covalently bound all-trans retinal back to 11-cis retinal.
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Note: Found in soma, dendrites and proximal part of axons of certain retinal ganglion cells .
TISSUE SPECIFICITY: Eye. Expression is restricted within the ganglion and amacrine cell layers of the retina.

Storage
Maintain the lyophilised/reconstituted antibodies frozen at -20°C for long term storage and refrigerated at 2-8°C for a shorter term. When reconstituting, glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability. Avoid freeze and thaw cycles.

Expiry Date
12 months after reconstitution

Shipping
This item will be shipped to you at ambient temperature in a lyophilised form.

References
1. Provencio I, et al. J. Neurosci. 20:600-605(2000).
2. Hattar S, et al. Nature 424:76-81(2003).

Limitation
For research use only

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OSR00217W Rabbit antibody to Melanopsin
 

Code
OSM00108W
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Unit size
100 µl

Conjugate
Unconjugated antibody

Host
NZ white rabbit

Purity
Whole serum

Clonality
Polyclonal

Isotype
Polyclonal, whole serum

Applications
IHC, WB. A dilution of 1 : 300 to 1 : 2000 is recommended. The optimal dilution should be determined by the end user. Not yet tested in other applications.

Specificity
Specific for Melanopsin.

Spcs X-react.
Mouse. Other species not yet tested.

Format
Lyophilised

Reconstitution
Reconstitute in 100 µl of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.

Note
Control peptide is available at $120 per 50 μg. Please enquire sales@osenses.com

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Rabbit antibody to Melanopsin
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