OXTR Antibody

Product: ZK200776 (hydrate)

OXTR Antibody Summary

Immunogen
A 20 amino acid synthetic peptide within the N-terminal extracellular domain of human Oxytocin Receptor.
Specificity
Human Oxytocin Receptor. BLAST analysis of the peptide immunogen showed no homology with other human proteins, except DOK3 (50%).
Predicted Species
Mouse (95%), Rat (90%), Porcine (90%), Primate (100%), Monkey (95%), Bovine (90%), Sheep (90%). Backed by our 100% Guarantee.
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host
Rabbit
Gene
OXTR
Purity
Immunogen affinity purified
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Applications/Dilutions

Dilutions
  • ELISA 1:100-1:2000
  • Immunohistochemistry 1:10-1:500
  • Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin 20 ug/ml

Reactivity Notes

Predicted cross-reactivity based on sequence identity: Gorilla (100%), Gibbon (100%), Elephant (95%), Panda (90%), Bat (85%), Canine (85%), Marmoset (80%).

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

Storage
Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Buffer
PBS and 2% Sucrose
Preservative
0.1% Sodium Azide
Concentration
0.84 mg/ml
Purity
Immunogen affinity purified

Alternate Names for OXTR Antibody

  • OT-R
  • OXTR
  • oxytocin receptor

Background

The oxytocin receptor belongs to the vasopressin/oxytocin family of GPCRs because it binds similar cyclic nonapeptide hormones. The oxytocin receptor functions primarily during labor and lactation. There is a dramatic increase in the number of oxytocin receptors just before the onset of labor causing the uterine muscles to become exceedingly sensitive to oxytocin. The activated oxytocin receptor causes an inward membrane current that results in smooth muscle contraction during labor and milk ejection during lactation. This receptor also plays a role in natriuresis, kaliuresis and may have an antistress effect.

PMID: 15528300