GPR135 (NM 022571) Human Tagged ORF Clone Lentiviral Particle Product Data

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GPR135 (NM 022571) Human Tagged ORF Clone Lentiviral Particle Product Data

OriGene Technologies, Inc. 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200 Rockville, MD 20850, US Phone: +1-888-267-4436 [email protected] EU: [email protected] CN: [email protected] Product datasheet for RC205463L3V GPR135 (NM_022571) Human Tagged ORF Clone Lentiviral Particle Product data: Product Type: Lentiviral Particles Product Name: GPR135 (NM_022571) Human Tagged ORF Clone Lentiviral Particle Symbol: GPR135 Synonyms: HUMNPIIY20 Vector: pLenti-C-Myc-DDK-P2A-Puro (PS100092) ACCN: NM_022571 ORF Size: 1482 bp ORF Nucleotide The ORF insert of this clone is exactly the same as(RC205463). Sequence: OTI Disclaimer: The molecular sequence of this clone aligns with the gene accession number as a point of reference only. However, individual transcript sequences of the same gene can differ through naturally occurring variations (e.g. polymorphisms), each with its own valid existence. This clone is substantially in agreement with the reference, but a complete review of all prevailing variants is recommended prior to use. More info OTI Annotation: This clone was engineered to express the complete ORF with an expression tag. Expression varies depending on the nature of the gene. RefSeq: NM_022571.5 RefSeq Size: 1834 bp RefSeq ORF: 1485 bp Locus ID: 64582 UniProt ID: Q8IZ08 Protein Families: Druggable Genome, GPCR, Transmembrane MW: 51.6 kDa Gene Summary: Orphan receptor. Has spontaneous activity for beta-arrestin recruitment (PubMed:28827538). Shows a reciprocal regulatory interaction with the melatonin receptor MTNR1B most likely through receptor heteromerization (PubMed:28827538).[UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Function] This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. View online » ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 1 / 1.

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