Product Information
Catalog Number:
C1320
Lot Number:
10/21/10
Quantity:
1 vial (4 x 106) frozen cells
Freeze Medium:
Sigma Freezing Medium (C-6164)
Host cell:
HEK293T
Transfection:
Expression vector containing full-length human HTR1B cDNA (GenBank accession number NM_000863.1) with FLAG tag sequence at N-terminus
Recommended Storage:
Liquid nitrogen upon receiving
Propagation Medium: DMEM, 10% FBS
Stability:
Stable 1-2 days after thawing
Data Sheet
Background: The human serotonin receptor 5-HT1B is a G protein-coupled receptor. 5-HT1B receptors are present in many parts of the central nervous system, but most notably, can be found in the basal ganglia, striatum, and frontal cortex. 5- HT1B receptors inhibit the release of many neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine, and glutamate. 5-HT1B ligands may prove to be therapeutic in the treatment of various disorders such as depression, anxiety, and aggression.
Application: Functional assays
Figure 1. Dose-dependent stimulation of calcium flux upon treatment with ligand, measured with Multiscreen™ Calcium 1.0 No Wash Assay Kit (Multispan MSCA01). Cells were transiently transfected with Gαqi5.
References:
Hamblin et al. (1992) Molecular cloning and functional characterization of a human 5- HT1B serotonin receptor: a homologue of the rat 5-HT1B receptor with 5-HT1D-like pharmacological specificity. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 184:752-759.
Hamon et al. (1990) The main features of central 5-HT1 receptors. Neuropsychopharmacology 3:349-360.
Ruf et al. (2009) The 5-HT(1B) receptor: a novel target for the pathophysiology of depression. Curr Drug Targets 10):1118-1138.