Species predicted to react based on 100% sequence homology:Monkey
Specificity / Sensitivity
β1-Adrenergic Receptor Antibody recognizes endogenous levels of total human β1-Adrenergic Receptor protein. This antibody does not cross-react with β2-Adrenergic Receptor.
Source / Purification
Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Gly406 of human β1-Adrenergic Receptor protein. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Background
β1-Adrenergic Receptor (β1AR) is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) involved in the regulation of cardiovascular functions (1). Together with β2AR, β1AR is a major βAR in the heart. β1AR is activated by catecholamines and couples to Gαs protein, activating adenylate cyclase and increasing intracellular cAMP levels (2). Beta-blockers (βAR antagonists), one of the major class of therapeutics in cardiovascular medicine, act mostly by preventing catecholamine binding to β1AR (3).