Biological Information
Background Information:
The PathHunter® MC1R eXpress kit provides an easy-to-use cell based assay to study drug candidates (small molecules or biologics) targeting GPCRs. This kit assesses ligand (e.g. α-MSH) based activation of MC1R GPCR activity via detection of β-arrestin recruitment. This product uses EFC technology. The cells included overexpress PK-tagged MC1R and EA-tagged β-Arrestin-2. Activation of MC1R stimulates the recruitment of β-Arrestin-2 and produces EFC signal. eXpress kits are a convenient, ready-to-use format which contains all materials needed to run the assay, including single-use vials of cryopreserved cells, cell plating media, detection reagent, and assay plates.
Target Class:
GPCR
Family:
Melanocortin
Sub Family:
Class A
Coupling:
Gs
Protein Name:
MC1
Protein Aliases:
alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor
Accession Number:
NM_002386
UniProt Number:
Q01726
Gene Name:
MC1R
Gene ID:
4157
Gene Aliases:
MSH-R|MSHR
Target Species:
Human
Cell Background:
U2OS
Usage
Product Type:
eXpress Assay Kits
Application:
Drug Discovery & Development
Storage Conditions:
Store in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen.
Usage disclaimer:
Ready-to-use eXpress assay kits are intended for in vitro research purposes only. These kits are not suitable for lot release applications. Refer to the ready-to-use bioassay kit format for potency testing in lot release for biologic therapeutics. These products may be covered by issued US and/or foreign patents, patent applications and subject to a Limited Use Label License. Please visit discover
Assay Information
Assay Type:
Cell Based
β-Arrestin Isoform:
β-Arrestin-2
Assay Measures:
β-Arrestin Recruitment
Detection Method:
Chemiluminescence
Additional Information
Brand:
PathHunter®