Code
OST00181W
$260USD
ID Tag
Rb3098-180617-WS
Immunogen
A synthetic peptide from rat TRPM8 conjugated to blue carrier protein was used as the antigen. The peptide is homologous with the corresponding sequence in mouse.
Accession
Also known
Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8, transient receptor potential-p8, Trp-p8, long transient receptor potential channel 6, LTrpC6, TRPP8, LTRPC6, MGC2849
Target
FUNCTION: Receptor-activated non-selective cation channel involved in detection of sensations such as coolness, by being activated by cold temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Activated by icilin, eucalyptol, menthol, cold and modulation of intracellular pH. Involved in menthol sensation. Permeable for monovalent cations sodium, potassium, and cesium and divalent cation calcium. Temperature sensing is tightly linked to voltage-dependent gating. Activated upon depolarization, changes in temperature resulting in graded shifts of its voltage-dependent activation curves. The chemical agonists menthol functions as a gating modifier, shifting activation curves towards physiological membrane potentials. Temperature sensitivity arises from a tenfold difference in the activation energies associated with voltage-dependent opening and closing.
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
TISSUE SPECIFICITY: Expressed in prostate. Also expressed in most in prostate tumors. Also expressed in non-prostatic primary tumors such as colon, lung, breast and skin tumors.
MISCELLANEOUS: The sensation of coolness triggered by eucalyptol or menthol may be explained by the fact that menthol and cool temperatures sensations are detected by this protein.
Its expression in most prostate tumors as well as the presence of an immunogenic epitope suggest that it may be suitable for the design of peptide vaccination strategies for prostate cancers.
Storage
Maintain the lyophilised/reconstituted antibodies frozen at -20C for long term storage and refrigerated at 2-8C for a shorter term. When reconstituting, glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability. Avoid freeze and thaw cycles.
Expiry Date
12 months after reconstitution
Shipping
This item will be shipped to you at ambient temperature in a lyophilised form.
References
1. McKemy D.D, et al. Nature 416:52-58(2002).
Limitation
For research use only
Code
OST00181W
$260USD
Unit size
100 ul
Conjugate
Unconjugated antibody
Host
NZ white rabbit
Purity
Whole serum
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
Polyclonal, whole serum
Applications
IHC, WB. A dilution of 1: 1000 is recommended. The optimal dilution should be determined by the end user. Not yet tested in other applications.
Specificity
Specific for TRPM8.
Spcs X-react.
Rat, mouse. Other species not yet tested.
Format
Lyophilised
Reconstitution
Reconstitute in 100 ul of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.