Reporter Gene Assays for the Investigation of Signal Transduction at Orexin Receptors
OntoChem GmbH
Publication Date: December 2012
Abstract
The neuropeptides orexin-A and -B are involved in the regulation of the circadian rhythm in mammals. Approximately 20-30% of people in western cultures suffer from insomnia. Therefore, the associated orexin-receptor system (OxR-system) is of strong pharmacological interest in drug discovery. The cell signaling receptors OxR1 und OxR2 belong to the family of G protein-coupled receptors. The luciferase reporter assay is an ideal tool to analyze the activity of OxR-ligands and affected cell signaling cascades.
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Scientific Style and Format, 7th edition, 2006
Kosel, D., Weber, L. Luciferase Reporter Assay for Deciphering Ligand Binding and Signaling of Orexin Receptors. [Internet] December 2012. [cited: year, month, date]. Available from: https://www.promega.com/resources/pubhub/applications-notes/reportergen-assays-zur-untersuchung-der-signaltransduktion-an-orexin-rezeptoren/
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Kosel, D., Weber, L. Luciferase Reporter Assay for Deciphering Ligand Binding and Signaling of Orexin Receptors. Promega Corporation Web site. https://www.promega.com/resources/pubhub/applications-notes/reportergen-assays-zur-untersuchung-der-signaltransduktion-an-orexin-rezeptoren/ Updated December 2012. Accessed Month Day, Year.