Melatonin Receptor 1A rabbit polyclonal, anti-human, mouse, rat

Backgroud: 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.

Synonyms: MTNR1A, Melatonin receptor type 1A, Mel-1A-R, Mel1a receptor

Gene Name: MTNR1A

Gene ID: 4543

SwissProt ID: P48039

Purification: Affinity Purified

Storage: Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.