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PPARA

peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha

Synonyms:
NR1C1, PPAR, PPARalpha, hPPAR
Species:
UniProtKB ID:
Gene ID:
  • Human(5465) Summary: Peroxisome proliferators include hypolipidemic drugs, herbicides, leukotriene antagonists, and plasticizers; this term arises because they induce an increase in the size and number of peroxisomes. Peroxisomes are subcellular organelles found in plants and animals that contain enzymes for respiration and for cholesterol and lipid metabolism. The action of peroxisome proliferators is thought to be mediated via specific receptors, called PPARs, which belong to the steroid hormone receptor superfamily. PPARs affect the expression of target genes involved in cell proliferation, cell differentiation and in immune and inflammation responses. Three closely related subtypes (alpha, beta/delta, and gamma) have been identified. This gene encodes the subtype PPAR-alpha, which is a nuclear transcription factor. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene, although the full-length nature of only two has been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
  • Mouse(19013) peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha
  • Rat(25747) peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha
  • domestic guinea pig(100135604) peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha
  • chicken(374120) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • naked mole-rat(101725514) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • Domestic Rabbit(100009308) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • Goat(100861393) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • sheep(100190976) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • dog(403654) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • Horse(100049840) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • domestic cat(101095837) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • domestic cat(100049013) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
  • cow(281992) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha

Custom & Knockdown Gene Products

Small Molecule - Agonist

Product Number
Description
Species
Fenofibrate Related Compound B, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Fenofibrate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Fenofibrate, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Clofibrate, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Fenofibrate impurity B, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard,
Species
human

Small Molecule - Antagonist

Product Number
Description
Species
Troglitazone, ≥98% (HPLC),
Species
human

Antibodies

Product Number
Description
Species Reactivity
Application
Anti-PPAR α Antibody, ascites fluid, Chemicon®,
Species Reactivity
human, mouse
Application
ELISA
immunocytochemistry

western blot