Biological Information

Background Information:

The cAMP Hunter™ MC4R Gs cell line is a stable, engineered cell line for use in studying drug candidates (small molecules or biologics) targeting GPCRs. This cell line enables assessment of ligand (e.g. α-melanocyte stimulating hormone) based activation of MC4R GPCR activity via detection of increasing levels of intracellular cAMP. This product uses EFC technology. The cells overexpress wild type MC4R , a naturally Gs coupled GPCR. Upon activation of MC4R , the increase in levels of intracellular cAMP leads to an increased signal from EFC when the cAMP detection kit is applied.
This stable engineered cell line is provided as two vials of cryopreserved cells.

Target Class:

GPCR

Family:

Melanocortin

Sub Family:

Class A

Coupling:

Gs

Protein Name:

MC4

Accession Number:

NM_005912.2

UniProt Number:

P32245

Gene Name:

MC4R

Gene ID:

4160

Target Species:

Human

Cell Background:

CHO-K1

Usage

Product Type:

Stable Cell Lines

Application:

Drug Discovery & Development

Storage Conditions:

Store in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen.

Usage disclaimer:

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Assay Information

Assay Type:

Cell Based

Assay Measures:

cAMP Detection

Detection Method:

Chemiluminescence

Clinical Relevance

Therapeutic Area:

Inflammation/Allergy

Additional Information

Brand:

cAMP Hunter™