Rabbit Polyclonal OR7C2 Antibody

The OR7C2 antibody is a research tool designed to target the olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily C member 2 (OR7C2), a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) primarily associated with olfactory signaling. While olfactory receptors are best known for their role in detecting odorants in the nasal epithelium, OR7C2 has also been detected in non-olfactory tissues, suggesting potential extrasensory functions. Studies indicate its expression in organs like the prostate, brain, and testes, though its precise physiological roles in these locations remain under investigation. The OR7C2 antibody is typically developed in hosts such as rabbits or mice using immunogenic peptides or recombinant protein fragments. It enables detection of OR7C2 in techniques like Western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), or immunofluorescence (IF), aiding in mapping its tissue distribution and studying its interactions. Researchers utilize this antibody to explore OR7C2's involvement in diseases, including cancer, where altered expression patterns have been observed. Validation of specificity through knockout controls or siRNA silencing is critical due to the high homology among olfactory receptor family members. Despite being less characterized than other GPCRs, OR7C2's potential as a therapeutic target or biomarker in specific pathologies continues to drive antibody-based research.