The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane protein and a major controller of thyroid cell metabolism. The encoded protein is a receptor for thyrothropin and thyrostimulin, and its activity is mediated by adenylate cyclase. Defects in this gene are a cause of several types of hyperthyroidism. The gene of TSHR maps to chromosome 14q31.1, and encodes a 764-amino acid protein with a predicted unmodified molecular weight of 86.8 kDa. The apparent molecular weight of glycosylated form is 95-120 kDa. Studies reveal that TSHR is composed of two subunits, A and B, which are produced by cleavage of single-chain TSHR on the cell surface and subsequently connected by disulfide bonds. This rabbit polyclonal antibody can detect glycosylated subunit A with an experimentally determined molecular weight of 62-70 kDa under reducing condition. (PMID: 20578897, 17158770, 12593718)
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
Receptor for thyrothropin. Plays a central role in controlling thyroid cell metabolism. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. Also acts as a receptor for thyrostimulin (GPA2+GPB5).
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
thyroid stimulating hormone receptor
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
62-100 kDa
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Synonyms
CHNG1, hTSHR I, LGR3, Thyrotropin receptor, TSH R, TSHR
Uniprot
P16473
Gene Id
7253
Research Area
Cancer, Signal Transduction
Weight
87kDa
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)