Active Recombinant Human AGRP
Cat.No. : | AGRP-890H |
Product Overview : | Recombinant Human AGRP (Accession # O00253) Ser83-Thr132, fused with , was produced in E. coli. |
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Source : | E. coli |
Species : | Human |
Predicted N Terminal : | Ser83 |
Form : | Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS. |
Bio-activity : | Measured by its ability to antagonize alpha -MSH-induced cAMP accumulation in HEK293 human embryonic kidney cells transfected with human Melanocortin-4 Receptor. Ollmann, M.M. et al. (1997) Science 278:135.The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.03-0.15 µg/mL in the presence of 10 ng/mL of alpha -MSH. |
Molecular Mass : | Recombinant Human AGRP has a calculated MW of 5.6 kDa. |
Protein length : | Ser83-Thr132 |
Purity : | >97%, by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and visualized by silver stain. |
Storage : | Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. No activity loss was observed after storage at: In lyophilized state for 1 year (4ºC); After reconstitution under sterile conditions for 3 months (-70ºC). |
Gene Name : | AGRP agouti related protein homolog (mouse) [ Homo sapiens ] |
Official Symbol : | AGRP |
Synonyms : | AGRP; agouti related protein homolog (mouse); agouti (mouse) related protein; agouti-related protein; Agrt; ART; ASIP2; AGRT; |
Gene ID : | 181 |
mRNA Refseq : | NM_001138 |
Protein Refseq : | NP_001129 |
MIM : | 602311 |
UniProt ID : | O00253 |
Chromosome Location : | 16q22 |
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Ask a questionAGRP and the melanocortin system are potential targets for developing anti-obesity therapies, and research is ongoing to develop selective agonists or antagonists to modulate AGRP signaling.
AGRP is also implicated in the modulation of autonomic functions, such as blood pressure regulation and cardiovascular control.
AGRP inhibits the signaling of melanocortin receptors, leading to reduced cAMP production and affecting intracellular pathways involved in appetite and energy regulation.
AGRP acts as a key neuropeptide in the hypothalamus, integrating signals from peripheral tissues to regulate energy homeostasis, appetite, and body weight.
AGRP functions as an antagonist to melanocortin receptors, counteracting the effects of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), which promotes satiety and energy expenditure.
Yes, AGRP can interact with other neuropeptides, such as neuropeptide Y (NPY), and together they influence the central regulation of appetite and energy balance.
Dysregulation of AGRP expression or activity has been suggested to contribute to the development of certain eating disorders, such as binge eating disorder or hyperphagia.
While AGRP itself is not typically used as a diagnostic marker, studying its expression levels or genetic variations may provide insights into the risk and development of metabolic disorders.
AGRP acts on the melanocortin receptors in the brain, inhibiting their activation and resulting in an increase in appetite and a decrease in energy expenditure.
AGRP levels may have potential as a biomarker for monitoring the response to weight loss interventions, but further research is needed to establish its clinical utility.
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