Territorial Availability: Available through Bertin Technologies only in France
- Correlated keywords
- MT-1 2 MTNR-1A 22Rv-1 22-Rv1 GPCR
- Product Overview:
Melatonin receptor type 1A (MT1) (human recombinant) contains amino acids corresponding to the full length, wild-type human MT1 receptor, as well as N-terminal histidine and streptavidin tags with a TEV protease cleavage site. The MT1 receptor is encoded by the MTNR1A gene and is a G protein-coupled receptor expressed on post-synaptic terminals in the suprachiasmic nucleus (SCN) and hypothalamus.{36621} It is activated by melatonin and signals through Gi and Gq proteins. Based on MT1 and MT2 receptor knockout mouse studies, the MT1 receptor is involved in decreasing neuronal firing in the SCN and inhibits prolactin secretion in the pituitary gland. MT1 receptor activation inhibits proliferation of hormone-refractory 22Rv1 prostate cancer cells in vitro.{36622} Polymorphisms in the MTNR1A gene are associated with a higher risk of oral cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma and of developing distant metastases{36623,36624}
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Our scientists are experts in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of biochemicals ranging from small drug-like heterocycles to complex biolipids, fatty acids, and many others. We are also highly skilled in all aspects of assay and antibody development, protein expression, crystallization, and structure determination.
Over the past thirty years, Cayman developed a deep knowledge base in lipid biochemistry, including research involving the arachidonic acid cascade, inositol phosphates, and cannabinoids. This knowledge enabled the production of reagents of exceptional quality for cancer, oxidative injury, epigenetics, neuroscience, inflammation, metabolism, and many additional lines of research.
Our organic and analytical chemists specialize in the rapid development of manufacturing processes and analytical methods to carry out clinical and commercial GMP-API production. Pre-clinical drug discovery efforts are currently underway in the areas of bone restoration and repair, muscular dystrophy, oncology, and inflammation. A separate group of Ph.D.-level scientists are dedicated to offering Hit-to-Lead Discovery and Profiling Services for epigenetic targets. Our knowledgeable chemists can be contracted to perform complete sample analysis for analytes measured by the majority of our assays. We also offer a wide range of analytical services using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC, and many other techniques.
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