Biological Information

Background Information:

The PathHunter® MTNR1B cell line is a stable, engineered cell line for use in studying drug candidates (small molecules or biologics) targeting GPCRs. This cell line enables assessment of ligand (e.g. melatonin) based activation of MTNR1B GPCR activity via detection of β-arrestin recruitment. This product uses EFC technology. The included cell line overexpresses PK-tagged MTNR1B and EA-tagged β-Arrestin 2. Activation of MTNR1B stimulates the recruitment of β-Arrestin 2 and produces EFC signal.
This stable engineered cell line is provided as two vials of cryopreserved cells.

Target Class:

GPCR

Family:

Melatonin

Sub Family:

Class A

Coupling:

Gi/Go

Protein Name:

MT2

Protein Aliases:

Mel1b receptor

Accession Number:

NM_005959

UniProt Number:

P49286

Gene Name:

MTNR1B

Gene ID:

4544

Target Species:

Human

Cell Background:

CHO-K1

Usage

Product Type:

Stable Cell Lines

Application:

Drug Discovery & Development

Storage Conditions:

Store in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen.

Usage disclaimer:

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Assay Information

Assay Type:

Cell Based

β-Arrestin Isoform:

β-Arrestin-2

Assay Measures:

β-Arrestin Recruitment

Detection Method:

Chemiluminescence

Additional Information

Brand:

PathHunter®