		Technical Data
O7030-25B	OPRK1 (Kappa-type Opioid Receptor, K-OR-1, KOR-1, OPRK)

Description:
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest family of membrane receptors that activate intracellular signaling cascades and undergo endocytosis, recycling, or degradation upon stimulation. The mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors are GPCRs of the nervous system, which control pain, stress, and addictive behaviors. The kappa opioid receptor (KOR-1) plays a role in arousal and regulation of autonomic and neuroendocrine functions and is the receptor for dynorphins. KOR-1 inhibits neurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasing potassium ion conductance.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:16,000
Western Blot: 1-3ug/ml, human brain (cerebral cortex) lysates observed on ~45kD bands
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Type	Isotype	Clone	Grade
Pab			Affinity Purified

Size		Storage	Shipping	Source	Host
100ug		-20°C	Blue Ice	Human	Goat

Concentration:

~0.5mg/ml

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide corresponding to C-PAYLRDIDGMNKP, from human OPRK1, at C-terminal (NP_000903.2).

Purity:

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Form

Supplied as a liquid in Tris saline, 0.02% sodium azide, pH 7.3, 0.5% BSA.

Specificity:

Recognizes human OPRK1. Species sequence homology: Bovine, mouse and rat.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.