Abcam, ab313854, Anti-MC1-R antibody [HL1470] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MC1-R antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human MC1R conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:HL1470,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human MC1R conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.Q01726

Product details:
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The MC1-R also known as the melanocortin 1 receptor is a protein that plays an important role in the regulation of skin and hair pigmentation. It is a G-protein-coupled receptor with a molecular mass of approximately 37 kDa. The receptor is expressed mainly in melanocytes the cells responsible for producing melanin in the skin and hair. Additionally it appears in other cells such as keratinocytes and certain types of immune cells. By binding specific ligands the MC1-R triggers a cascade of intracellular signals that influence melanin production.
Biological function summary
The MC1-R affects pigmentation by increasing the synthesis of eumelanin the dark pigment in the skin and hair while reducing pheomelanin the red or yellow pigment. It functions as part of a complex with other melanocortin receptors working in coordination to modulate the overall pigmentation process in response to environmental cues like ultraviolet radiation. The receptor achieves this by impacting key enzymes involved in melanin production such as tyrosinase.
Pathways
The MC1-R is part of the melanogenesis pathway a critical process for pigmentation protection against UV radiation and development. It interacts with other melanocortin receptors and is activated by melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSH). The receptor plays a role in the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway where it regulates the activity of the protein kinase A (PKA) an essential step in upregulating melanin synthesis. The cAMP pathway also links MC1-R with other related proteins such as CREB which further regulates gene expression.
MC1-R mutations or dysregulations associate with conditions like melanoma and oculocutaneous albinism. In melanoma alterations in MC1-R signaling can lead to increased susceptibility to UV-induced damage as the protective eumelanin is reduced. The receptor also interacts with the protein p53 well known for its role in tumor suppression highlighting its significance in cancer biology. In oculocutaneous albinism MC1-R dysfunction results in decreased melanin production leading to pigmentation deficits and increased risks of skin cancers.