GPR20 Protein

Catalog No. ABIN7491661

This Synthetic Nanodisc GPR20 protein is produced in HEK-293 Cells.

Quick Overview for GPR20 Protein (ABIN7491661)

Target: GPR20 (G Protein-Coupled Receptor 20 (GPR20))

Protein Type: Synthetic Nanodisc

Origin: Human

Source: HEK-293 Cells

Product Details

Purpose: Human GPR20 full length protein-synthetic nanodisc

Characteristics: Unlike other membrane scaffold protein (MSP) Nanodisc on the market, our synthetic Nanodisc can be prepared directly from the cells. The polymers used during this process have a dual function. It dissolves the cell membranes, like the detergent, and uses cellular phospholipids to form Nanodisc around the membrane proteins. The target protein embedded Nanodiscs can then be purified.

Application Details

Comment:

Advantages of Synthetic Nanodiscs:

• Highly purified membrane proteins
• High solubility in aqueous solutions
• High stability
• Proteins are in a native membrane environment and remain biologically active
• No detergent and can be used for cell-based assays
• No MSP backbone proteins

Limitations of Synthetic Nanodiscs:

• Intolerant to acids and high concentrations of divalent metal ions

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Lyophilized

Buffer: Lyophilized from nanodisc solubilization buffer (20 mM Tris-HCl, 150 mM NaCl, pH 8.0).  Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose is added as protectants before lyophilization.

Storage: -20 °C,-80 °C

Storage Comment: Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -80°C (Avoid repeated freezing and thawing). Lyophilized proteins are shipped at ambient temperature.

Expiry Date: 12 months

Target Details

Target: GPR20 (G Protein-Coupled Receptor 20 (GPR20))

Alternative Name: GPR20

Background: GPR20 is one of the orphan GPCRs that has been identified from human genomic DNA by PCR amplification using primers based on the sequences of the opioid/somatostatin-related receptors, GPR7 and GPR8. The expression of human GPR20 has been detected in several brain regions, including the caudate nuclei, putamen, and the thalamus. A recently disclosed patent demonstrated that GPR20-deficient mice exhibited a hyperactivity disorder characterized by an increase in total distance traveled in an open field test, implying a substantial role of GPR20 in neurophysiological function. However, the physiological mechanisms of GPR20 action, including the identification of natural ligands for GPR20, have not yet been elucidated.

Molecular Weight: The human full length GPR20 protein has a MW of 38.7 kDa

UniProt: Q99678