Specifications
Documentation
Biological Information
Background Information:
The PathHunter® U2OS MC4R Bioassay kit provides an easy-to-use cell based assay to measure drug potency and detect neutralizing antibodies. This bioassay assesses ligand (e.g. αMSH) based activation of MC4R GPCR via detection of β-arrestin recruitment. The included cells overexpress ProLink-tagged MC4R and EA-tagged β-Arrestin-2. Activation of MC4R stimulates the recruitment of β-Arrestin-2 and produces EFC signal. Bioassay kits are a convenient, ready-to-use format which contains all materials needed to run the assay, including single-use vials of cryopreserved cells, cell plating media, control agonist, detection reagent, and assay plates.
Target Class:
GPCR
Family:
Melanocortin
Sub Family:
Class A
Protein Name:
MC4
Accession Number:
NM_005912.2
UniProt Number:
P32245
Gene Name:
MC4R
Gene ID:
4160
Target Species:
Human
Cell Background:
U2OS
Usage
Product Type:
Bioassay Kits
Application:
Potency, Commercial Release & Stability
Kit Components:
Storage Conditions:
Store in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen.
Usage disclaimer:
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Assay Information
Assay Type:
Cell Based
Assay Measures:
β-Arrestin Recruitment
Detection Method:
Chemiluminescence
Clinical Relevance
Therapeutic Area:
Inflammation/Allergy
Additional Information
Brand:
PathHunter®