The PTAFR Polyclonal Antibody (PAC004803) is a valuable tool for researchers studying the Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor (PTAFR), a G protein-coupled receptor involved in inflammation, immune response, and platelet activation. This antibody, generated in rabbits, is highly specific to human samples and has been validated for use in Western blot applications.The PTAFR antibody binds specifically to the PTAFR protein, allowing for the detection and analysis of PTAFR expression in various cell types.
The receptor's role in inflammation and immune response makes it a key target for research in fields such as immunology and cancer biology.Understanding the functions of the PTAFR receptor is essential for developing new therapies and treatments for inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. The PTAFR Polyclonal Antibody is a valuable tool for researchers looking to investigate the role of PTAFR in these diseases and to explore its potential as a therapeutic target.
Antibody Name:
PTAFR Antibody
Antibody SKU:
PACO04803
Size:
50ug
Host Species:
Rabbit
Tested Applications:
ELISA, IF
Recommended Dilutions:
IF:1:200-1:1000
Species Reactivity:
Human, Mouse, Rat
Immunogen:
synthesized peptide derived from the Internal region of human PAF-R.
Form:
Liquid
Storage Buffer:
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Purification Method:
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
PTAFR: Receptor for platelet activating factor, a chemotactic phospholipid mediator that possesses potent inflammatory, smooth- muscle contractile and hypotensive activity. Seems to mediate its action via a G protein that activates a phosphatidylinositol- calcium second messenger system. Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; GPCR, family 1; Membrane protein, multi-pass; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Receptor, GPCRChromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p35-p34.3Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; membrane; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; integral to plasma membrane; integral to membrane; plasma membraneMolecular Function: G-protein coupled receptor activity; platelet activating factor receptor activity; purinergic nucleotide receptor activity, G-protein coupled; lipopolysaccharide binding; phospholipid binding; lipopolysaccharide receptor activityBiological Process: G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; phosphoinositide-mediated signaling; inositol trisphosphate biosynthetic process; cytokine and chemokine mediated signaling pathway; lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway; cytokine production; immune response; inflammatory response; chemotaxis
UniProt Protein Details:
NCBI Summary:
This gene encodes a seven-transmembrane G-protein-coupled receptor for platelet-activating factor (PAF) that localizes to lipid rafts and/or caveolae in the cell membrane. PAF (1-0-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine) is a phospholipid that plays a significant role in oncogenic transformation, tumor growth, angiogenesis, metastasis, and pro-inflammatory processes. Binding of PAF to the PAF-receptor (PAFR) stimulates numerous signal transduction pathways including phospholipase C, D, A2, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), and the phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Following PAFR activation, cells become rapidly desensitized and this refractory state is dependent on PAFR phosphorylation, internalization, and down-regulation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]
