Thermo Fisher Scientific Oxytocin Receptor Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

10 µg/mL

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Synthetic 16 amino acid peptide from 3rd cytoplasmic domain of human Oxytocin Receptor.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

0.1% sodium azide

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2551421

Product Specific Information

Percent identity with other species by BLAST analysis: Human, Gorilla, Gibbon (100%) Monkey (94%).

Target Information

The oxytocin receptor (OXTR) belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor family. Its activity is mediated by G proteins which activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. The receptor is made up of 389 amino acids and has a molecular weight of ~43,000 kDa. The oxytocin-oxytocin receptor system plays an important role as an inducer of uterine contractions during parturition and of milk ejection. Oxytocin receptors are expressed by the myoepithelial cells of the mammary gland, and in both the myometrium and endometrium or the uterus at the end of pregnancy. Additionally, oxytocin receptors are present in the central nervous system, mediating a variety of behaviors, including maternal behavior, bonding, social memory and recognition, sexual and aggressive behaviors, and stress and anxiety.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.