Melanopsin (UniProt Q9UHM6; also known as Opsin-4) is encoded by the OPN4 (also known as MOP) gene (Gene ID 94233) in human. Opsins belong to the superfamily of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Melanopsin is a blue light-sensitive opsin protein that is capable of rendering cells intrinsically light responsive. Melanopsin expression defines a population of retinal ganglion cells that are intrinsically photosensitive (ipRGCs). Melanopsin allows mammals to measure irradiance for centrally mediated responses such as circadian entrainment. In addition, the information generated by melanopsin is used by the visual system as a signal for light adaptation. Using melanopsin-dependent phototransduction mechanism coupled with extrinsic signals originating with rods and cones, ipRGCs can encode light levels over many decimal orders, allowing the visual system to adapt to a broad range of light intensity from starlight to broad daylight.
Specificity
Clone 1F8.1 is expected to react with both spliced isoforms of human melanopsin.
Immunogen
GST-tagged recombinant protein corresponding to human Melanopsin C-terminal sequence
Application
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:50 dilution from a representative lot detected Melanopsin in human retina tissue.
This Anti-Melanopsin Antibody, clone 1F8.1 is validated for use in Western Blotting, Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) for the detection of Melanopsin .
Quality
Evaluated by Western Blotting in human retinal pigment epithelia (RPE) ARPE-19 cell lysate.
Western Blotting Analysis: 1.0 µg/mL of this antibody detected Melanopsin in 10 µg of human retinal pigment epithelia (RPE) ARPE-19 cell lysate.
Target description
~52 kDa observed
Physical form
Format: Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG2aλ antibody in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.
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Storage Class
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
wgk_germany
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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