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Official Symbol: | MC1R |
NCBI Gene ID: | 4157 |
Aliases: |
CMM5 MSH-R SHEP2 |
Official Full Name: | melanocortin 1 receptor |
Species: | human |
Summary: | This intronless gene encodes the receptor protein for melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). The encoded protein, a seven pass transmembrane G protein coupled receptor, controls melanogenesis. Two types of melanin exist: red pheomelanin and black eumelanin. Gene mutations that lead to a loss in function are associated with increased pheomelanin production, which leads to lighter skin and hair color. Eumelanin is photoprotective but pheomelanin may contribute to UV-induced skin damage by generating free radicals upon UV radiation. Binding of MSH to its receptor activates the receptor and stimulates eumelanin synthesis. This receptor is a major determining factor in sun sensitivity and is a genetic risk factor for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Over 30 variant alleles have been identified which correlate with skin and hair color, providing evidence that this gene is an important component in determining normal human pigment variation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
There is no existing raPOOL for your gene, hence a custom raPOOL set up service is required. Please add this to cart and proceed to choose the raPOOL scale required where 2, 5 or 10 nmol is sufficient for 20, 50 or 100 reactions with the recommended use of 100 pmol raPOOL per reaction.
Custom raPOOL Set Up Service
One-time raPOOL set up fee for a new gene. Price: € 529,00 |
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Includes design of new probes against target RNA. Charged on top of raPOOL 2, 5 or 10 price. Charged once only, subsequent order of raPOOL follows raPOOL-2, 5 or 10 pricing. |
raPOOL 10
10nmol raPOOL Price: € 1.155,00 |
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Amount provided: 10 nmol. Sufficient for 100 reactions. HPLC-purified, freeze-dried. |
raPOOL 2
2nmol raPOOL Price: € 325,00 |
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Amount provided: 2 nmol. Sufficient for 20 rxns. HPLC-purified, freeze-dried. |
raPOOL 5
5 nmol raPOOL Price: € 675,00 |
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Amount provided: 5 nmol. Sufficient for 50 reactions. HPLC-purified, freeze-dried. |