Anti-PTGER4 antibody produced in rabbit

PTGER4 (prostaglandin E receptor 4) is a prostanoid transmembrane receptor, which has 7 membrane spanning regions. This gene is localized to human chromosome 5p13.1. It is one of the four members of the receptors of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and is a G-protein coupled receptor.

Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtype recombinant protein epitope signature tag (PrEST)

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PTGER4 (prostaglandin E receptor 4) binds to prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and activates G_s protein, which leads to increase of intracellular cAMP levels and decrease of Ca²⁺ levels. Studies show that activation of this protein prevents the aggregation of platelets and has an anti-thrombotic effect. The expression of PTGER4 is enhanced by transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), which leads to an increase in PGE2-driven virulence of Theileria annulata-transformed macrophages. The SNP rs7720838 in this gene is associated with increased susceptibility to Crohn′s disease. This gene is up-regulated in lymphocytic colitis, and the expression is related with increased tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression. PTGER4 has anti-inflammatory activity, where it inhibits the reorganization of junction and cytoskeletons of endothelial cells, promotes the healing of microvascular endothelial monolayers of lungs, and prevents the adhesion and migration of neutrophils.

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Corresponding Antigen APREST72466

Solution in phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 40% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide

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