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AB188886

Anti-Leukotriene B4 Receptor/BLT antibody - Cytoplasmic domain

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Rabbit Polyclonal Leukotriene B4 Receptor/BLT antibody. Cytoplasmic domain. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human LTB4R.

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BLT, BLT1, BLTR, CMKRL1, GPR16, P2RY7, LTB4R, Leukotriene B4 receptor 1, LTB4-R 1, LTB4-R1, Chemoattractant receptor-like 1, G-protein coupled receptor 16, P2Y purinoceptor 7, P2Y7

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Leukotriene B4 Receptor/BLT antibody - Cytoplasmic domain (AB188886)
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Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Leukotriene B4 Receptor/BLT antibody - Cytoplasmic domain (AB188886)

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded human spleen tissue sections (red pulp) labeling Leukotriene B4 Receptor/BLT using ab188886 at 10 μg/ml.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human LTB4R. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Q15722

Specificity

BLAST analysis of the peptide immunogen showed no homology with other human proteins.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: 99% PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Leukotriene B4 Receptor often referred to as BLT or BLT1 plays a significant mechanical role in the immune response by binding to leukotriene B4 (LTB4) a potent chemoattractant. This receptor has a molecular mass of about 45 kDa. It expresses primarily on leukocytes including neutrophils macrophages and certain T cells. Furthermore BLT1 can also be observed in other tissues such as the spleen and liver where immune modulation has essential roles.
Biological function summary

The function of BLT1 involves mediating cell migration particularly during inflammatory responses. When LTB4 binds to BLT1 it activates intracellular signaling pathways that lead to chemotaxis and activation of immune cells. This receptor does not function in isolation; it forms part of receptor complexes on the cell surface to facilitate effective signal transduction. Although its name suggests specificity BLT1 can interact with other related lipid mediators amplifying its role in inflammation.

Pathways

Leukotriene B4 receptor BLT1 is integral to the arachidonic acid pathway and the GPCR signaling pathway. In the arachidonic acid pathway BLT1 contributes to the production of inflammatory mediators that recruit immune cells to sites of injury or infection. This receptor shares pathways with other GPCRs facilitating coordinated responses to external stimuli. It is closely related to protein kinase C (PKC) in the pathways which plays a role in signal transduction and cellular communication.

Leukotriene B4 receptor BLT1 has significant implications in chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Overactivation of BLT1 can result in excessive recruitment of immune cells exacerbating inflammation and tissue damage in these conditions. The receptor is also connected to COX-2 which is involved in the inflammation process linking BLT1 to the broader picture of inflammatory pathways in disease states. Understanding BLT1's role in these diseases helps identify potential therapeutic targets for managing inflammation-related pathologies.

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Target data

Receptor for extracellular ATP > UTP and ADP. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. May be the cardiac P2Y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac muscle contraction through modulation of L-type calcium currents. Is a receptor for leukotriene B4, a potent chemoattractant involved in inflammation and immune response.
See full target information LTB4R

Publications (1)

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The Journal of clinical investigation 130:5508-5522 PubMed32673292

2020

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Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Ying Yang,Shi Yong Neo,Ziqing Chen,Weiyingqi Cui,Yi Chen,Min Guo,Yongfang Wang,Haiyan Xu,Annina Kurzay,Evren Alici,Lars Holmgren,Felix Haglund,Kai Wang,Andreas Lundqvist
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