G protein-coupled receptor that is activated by a major product of dietary fiber digestion, the short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and that plays a role in the regulation of whole-body energy homeostasis and in intestinal immunity. In omnivorous mammals, the short chain fatty acids acetate, propionate and butyrate are produced primarily by the gut microbiome that metabolizes dietary fibers. SCFAs serve as a source of energy but also act as signaling molecules. That G protein-coupled receptor is probably coupled to the pertussis toxin-sensitive, G(i/o)-alpha family of G proteins but also to the Gq family . Its activation results in the formation of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate, the mobilization of intracellular calcium, the phosphorylation of the MAPK3/ERK1 and MAPK1/ERK2 kinases and the inhibition of intracellular cAMP accumulation. May play a role in glucose homeostasis by regulating the secretion of GLP-1, in response to short-chain fatty acids accumulating in the intestine. May also regulate the production of LEP/Leptin, a hormone acting on the central nervous system to inhibit food intake. Finally, may also regulate whole-body energy homeostasis through adipogenesis regulating both differentiation and lipid storage of adipocytes. In parallel to its role in energy homeostasis, may also mediate the activation of the inflammatory and immune responses by SCFA in the intestine, regulating the rapid production of chemokines and cytokines. May also play a role in the resolution of the inflammatory response and control chemotaxis in neutrophils. In addition to SCFAs, may also be activated by the extracellular lectin FCN1 in a process leading to activation of monocytes and inducing the secretion of interleukin-8/IL-8 in response to the presence of microbes . Among SCFAs, the fatty acids containing less than 6 carbons, the most potent activators are probably acetate, propionate and butyrate . Exhibits a SCFA-independent constitutive G protein-coupled receptor activity . .

Free fatty acid receptor 2 (G-protein coupled receptor 43),FFAR2 FFA2 GPCR43 GPR43

O15552,Q8VCK6

2867

Human,Rat,Mouse

IHC,IF,ICC,ELISA

IHC 1:200-1:1000
IF 1:50-200
ICC 1:50-200
ELISA 1:5000

GPR43 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of GPR43 protein.

Rabbit

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human FFAR2. AA range:271-320

Polyclonal

Rabbit,IgG

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% New type preservative N.

1 mg/ml

Store at -20℃. Stable for 12 months from date of receipt.