DRD4 polyclonal antibody

This gene encodes the D4 subtype of the dopamine receptor. The D4 subtype is a G-protein coupled receptor which inhibits adenylyl cyclase. It is a target for drugs which treat schizophrenia and Parkinson disease. Mutations in this gene have been associated with various behavioral phenotypes, including autonomic nervous system dysfunction, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and the personality trait of novelty seeking. This gene contains a polymorphic number (2-10 copies) of tandem 48 nt repeats; the sequence shown contains four repeats.

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE) .

Western blot analysis of extracts of mouse liver, using DRD4 antibody at 1:500 dilution._Secondary antibody: HRP Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG at 1:10000 dilution._Lysates/proteins: 25ug per lane._Blocking buffer: 3% nonfat dry milk in TBST._Detection: ECL Enhanced Kit ._Exposure time: 40s.