We constantly strive to ensure we provide our customers with the best antibodies. As a result of this work we offer this antibody in purified format. We are in the process of updating our datasheets. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team. This product is a high quality D5 Dopamine Receptor (extracellular) Antibody.

52831 Da

Rabbit

Mouse, Rat

Peptide EEGWELEGRTENC, corresponding to amino acid residues 199-211 of rat D5 dopamine receptor (Accession P25115). 2nd extracellular loop.Unlikely to recognize human samples.

The D5 Dopamine Receptor (D5 receptor) is one of five receptors that mediate the effects of the catecholamine neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine regulates a variety of functions including locomotor activity, emotion, positive reinforcement, food intake, and hormone secretion. The dopaminergic system has been extensively studied in the last thirty years mainly because its dysregulation has been linked to several neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases including Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia.1 All five dopamine receptors belong to the 7-transmembrane domain, G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. Historically, the five receptors have been divided into two subfamilies based on pharmacological and structural considerations: the D1-like subfamily (that includes the D1 and D5 subtypes) and the D2-like subfamily (that includes the D2-, D3- and D4 subtypes).1The D1-like receptors are coupled to Gs-type G proteins and enhance adenylate cyclase activity while the D2-like receptors are coupled to Gi-type G proteins and inhibit adenylate cyclase activity.1 The D5 receptor is widely distributed throughout the brain with the highest expression in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus and striatum. In the periphery the D5 receptor has been localized in the adrenal cortex, kidney and intestinal tract. The exact physiological function of the D5 receptor subtype remains poorly understood. Studies with D5 receptor knock out mice have shown no overt alterations in locomotor or cognitive functions. However, knock out mice do develop severe hypertension suggesting a role of D5 receptor in the modulation of neuronal pathways regulating blood pressure responses.2, 3 Abgent is pleased to offer a highly specific antibody directed against an epitope located at the 2nd extracellular loop of the rat D5 dopamine receptor. Anti-D5 Dopamine Receptor (extracellular) antibody (#AG1287) can be used in wstern blot analysis and immunohistochemical applications, and recognizes D5 dopamine receptor from rat and mouse samples.

Liquid. Purified antibody supplied in 1x PBS buffer with 0.09% (w/v) sodium azide and 2% sucrose.

Store at +4°C short term. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

WB, IHC

WB~~1:200-1:2000 IHC~~1:100

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