Function
G protein-coupled receptor for Big LEN, a 16-amino acid neuropeptide produced from the precursor protein, proSAAS (encoded by PCSK1N). Acts through a G(i)-alpha-mediated pathway in response to Big LEN. Big LEN-GPR171 system plays an important role in regulating feeding and metabolism.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Cell membrane (Multi-pass membrane protein)
Tissue Specificity: Highly expressed in hypothalamus, including the arcuate nucleus, paraventricular nucleus and dorsomedial hypothalamus. Expressed in periaqueductal gray (at protein level), found primarily in GABAergic neurons and to a lesser extent in glutamatergic neurons. Expressed in T cells and natural killer cells
Product Specifications
Recombinant Mouse G-protein coupled receptor 171 (Gpr171) Protein is a recombinant protein from Mus musculus (Mouse), expressed in in vitro E.coli expression system, covering amino acids 1-319aa, with N-terminal 10xHis-tagged tag, molecular weight 42.8kDa, purity Greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
