Uses
All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry.
The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit .
Biochem/physiol Actions
GPRC5A (G protein-coupled receptor, class C, group 5, member A) gene encodes a protein belonging to the type 3 G protein-coupling receptor family, which contain signature 7-transmembrane domain motif. The encoded protein is also called as retinoic acid-induced gene 1 (RAIG1). The type 3 GPRC family also contains metabotropic glutamate receptors, GABAB receptors, calcium-sensing receptors and pheromone receptors. GPRC5A is mainly expressed in the brain and its expression is regulated by retinoic acid. It may act as a tumor suppressor in lung tissue. However, some studies have shown that GPRC5A expression promotes breast cancer cell proliferation. It may bind to Frizzled proteins and may activate non-canonical Wnt signaling.
