MTNR1A polyclonal, anti-human

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.

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

Antigen Types:
Synthetic Peptide

Gene Name:
MTNR1A
Gene ID:
4543
Primary Accession: P48039
Other Accession: NP_005949;4543;