Analysis Note

ControlMouse brain tissue lysate.

Application

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL from a representative lot detected DRD4 in 10µg of rat brain tissue lysate.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot from an independent laboratory detected DRD4 in Ntera-2 cells and in rat brain neurons. (Wolstencroft, E.C., et al. (2007). J Mol Histol. 38(4):333-340.)

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryNeurotransmitters & Receptors

This Anti-DRD4 Antibody, clone 2B9 is validated for use in WB, IC for the detection of DRD4.

Disclaimer

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General description

Five subtypes of dopamine receptors exist in two subfamilies: two D1-like (D1 and D5) and three D2-like (D2, D3 and D4). As members of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family, dopamine receptors initiate their biological function by coupling to GTP regulatory proteins (G proteins). D1-like receptors, DRD1 and DRD5, stimulate adenylyl cyclase whereas D2-like receptors, DRD2, DRD3 and DRD4, are coupled to inhibitory G proteins and their stimulation leads to the inhibition of adenylyl cyclase activity, and subsequent respective cellular signaling. All five subtypes have seven transmembrane domains, an extracellular amino terminus, and an intracellular carboxyl terminus. Allelic variants of the D4 dopamine receptor (DRD4) are known characterized risk factors of ADHD. It is reported that hypoxia enhances DRD4 promoter activity by several fold. It is also thought that dopamine receptors such as DRD4 are involved in neuroexcitation and in a variety of other neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Immunogen

Linear peptide corresponding to human DRD4.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Protein G Purified

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected DRD4 in 10µg of mouse brain tissue lysate.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~ 48 kDa observed.