Human TRa Reporter Assay Kit
Product Description and Product Data
This is an all-inclusive cell-based luciferase reporter assay kit targeting the Human Thyroid Hormone Receptor Alpha (TRa). INDIGO’s TR Alpha reporter assay utilizes proprietary mammalian cells that have been engineered to provide constitutive expression of the TR Alpha. In addition to TR Alpha Reporter Cells, this kit provides two optimized media for use during cell culture and in diluting the user’s test samples, a reference agonist, Luciferase Detection Reagent, and a cell culture-ready assay plate. The principal application of this assay is in the screening of test samples to quantify any functional activity, either agonist or antagonist, that they may exert against human TR Alpha. This kit provides researchers with clear, reproducible results, exceptional cell viability post-thaw, and consistent results lot to lot. Kits must be stored at -80C. Do not store in liquid nitrogen. Note: reporter cells cannot be refrozen or maintained in extended culture.
Features
Clear, Reproducible Results
- All-Inclusive Assay Systems
- Exceptional Cell Viability Post-Thaw
- Consistent Results Lot to Lot
Product Specifications
Target Type | Nuclear Hormone Receptor | ||
Species | Human | ||
Receptor Form | Hybrid | ||
Assay Mode | Agonist, Antagonist | ||
Kit Components |
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Shelf Life | 6 months | ||
Orthologs Available | No | ||
Shipping Requirements | Dry Ice | ||
Storage temperature | -80C |
Data
Target Background
Thyroid hormone receptor alpha (TR-alpha) (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-a) oncogene homolog, avian), also known as NR1A1, is nuclear receptor protein encoded by the THRA gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear hormone receptor for triiodothyronine. It is one of the several receptors for thyroid hormone, and has been shown to mediate the biological activities of thyroid hormone. Knockout studies in mice suggest that the different receptors, while having certain extent of redundancy, may mediate different functions of thyroid hormone. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported.
The Human TRα Reporter Assay Systems utilize proprietary human cells engineered to provide constitutive, high-level expression of Human Thyroid Hormone Receptor Alpha (NR1A1), a ligand-dependent transcription factor commonly referred to as TRα. Additionally, these cells contain a TRα-responsive luciferase reporter gene. Thus, quantifying luciferase activity provides a surrogate measure of TRα activity in the treated reporter cells.
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