MC1-R Antibody (578CT6.2.3): sc-517344

MC1-R Antibody (578CT6.2.3) is a mouse monoclonal IgM antibody that detects MC1-R protein of human origin by western blotting (WB) and immunoprecipitation (IP). Anti-MC1-R antibody (578CT6.2.3) is available as a non-conjugated format, specifically targeting melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1-R), which plays a crucial role in regulating pigmentation in melanocytes. MC1-R (578CT6.2.3) antibody recognizes a receptor essential for melanin production, the pigment responsible for skin and hair color, and activation can influence various physiological processes, including UV radiation response. MC1-R (578CT6.2.3) monoclonal antibody targets proteins primarily located on melanocyte surfaces, where MC1-R interacts with melanocyte-stimulating hormones to modulate melanin synthesis. Understanding MC1-R function and location is vital, as dysregulation can lead to conditions such as skin cancer and pigmentation disorders. The melanocortin family, which includes α-, β-, and γ-melanocyte stimulating hormones, interacts with five different receptors, each exhibiting unique expression patterns and affinities. MC1-R is particularly significant due to its role in the skin′s protective response to environmental stressors, making MC1-R a key target for research in dermatology and oncology.

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