Rb2391-170614-WS

A synthetic peptide from aa region 150-200 of human TAS2R8 conjugated to blue carrier protein was used as the antigen.

Taste receptor type 2 member 8, T2R8, Taste receptor family B member 5, TRB5

This gene product belongs to the family of candidate taste receptors that are members of the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily. These proteins are specifically expressed in the taste receptor cells of the tongue and palate epithelia. They are organized in the genome in clusters and are genetically linked to loci that influence bitter perception in mice and humans. In functional expression studies, they respond to bitter tastants. This gene maps to the taste receptor gene cluster on chromosome 12p13.
FUNCTION: Receptor that may play a role in the perception of bitterness and is gustducin-linked. May play a role in sensing the chemical composition of the gastrointestinal content. The activity of this receptor may stimulate alpha gustducin, mediate PLC-beta-2 activation and lead to the gating of TRPM5.
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
TISSUE SPECIFICITY: Expressed in subsets of taste receptor cells of the tongue and palate epithelium and exclusively in gustducin-positive cells.
MISCELLANEOUS: Most taste cells may be activated by a limited number of bitter compounds; individual taste cells can discriminate among bitter stimuli.

Maintain the lyophilised/reconstituted antibodies frozen at -20°C for long term storage and refrigerated at 2-8°C for a shorter term. When reconstituting, glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability. Avoid freeze and thaw cycles.

12 months after reconstitution

This item will be shipped to you at ambient temperature in a lyophilised form.

1. Adler E, et al. Cell 100:693-702(2000).
2. Fischer A, et al. Mol. Biol. Evol. 22:432-436(2005).

For research use only

100 µl

Unconjugated antibody

NZ white rabbit

Whole serum

Polyclonal

Polyclonal, whole serum

IHC, WB. A dilution of 1 : 300 to 1 : 2000 is recommended. The optimal dilution should be determined by the end user. Not yet tested in other applications.

Specific for TAS2R8.

Human. Other species not yet tested.

Lyophilised

Reconstitute in 100 µl of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.

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