FFAR1/GPR40 Antibody - BSA Free

Staining of human cell line HEL shows localization to plasma membrane.

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: ICC/IF
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Format: BSA Free

FFAR1/GPR40 Antibody - BSA Free Summary

• Immunogen: This antibody has been engineered to specifically recognize the recombinant protein FFAR1/GPR40 using the following amino acid sequence: RYLGAAFPLGYQAFRRPCYSW
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: FFAR1
• Purity: Affinity purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence 0.25-2 µg/ml
• Application Notes: For ICC/IF, we recommend using a combination of PFA and Triton X-100. This will give you the optimal results for your experiments.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH 7.2) and 40% Glycerol
• Preservative: 0.02% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Affinity purified

Alternate Names for FFAR1/GPR40 Antibody - BSA Free

• FFA1
• FFAR1
• free fatty acid receptor 1
• G protein-coupled receptor 40
• GPCR40
• GPR40
• GPR40FFA1R
• G-protein coupled receptor 40

Background

G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs, or GPRs) contain 7 transmembrane domains and transduce extracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. GPR40 is a member of this family (in the carboxylic acid subfamily) and its expression has been reported primarily in pancreas.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: FFAR1