Rabbit anti-Human PPARA Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q07869

Target Species

Human

Target Name

PPARA

Target Full Name

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha

Target Function

Ligand-activated transcription factor. Key regulator of lipid metabolism. Activated by the endogenous ligand 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine (16:0/18:1-GPC). Activated by oleylethanolamide, a naturally occurring lipid that regulates satiety. Receptor for peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Regulates the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway of fatty acids. Functions as transcription activator for the ACOX1 and P450 genes. Transactivation activity requires heterodimerization with RXRA and is antagonized by NR2C2. May be required for the propagation of clock information to metabolic pathways regulated by PER2.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus.

Target Protein Families

Nuclear hormone receptor family, NR1 subfamily

Target Tissue Specificity

Skeletal muscle, liver, heart and kidney. Expressed in monocytes.

Target Research Area

Cancer

Target Synonyms

hPPAR; MGC2237; MGC2452; NR1C1; Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group C member 1; OTTHUMP00000197740; OTTHUMP00000197741; Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor alpha; Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha; Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha; PPAR; PPAR-alpha; ppara; PPARA_HUMAN; PPARalpha

Target Background

Peroxisome proliferators include hypolipidemic drugs, herbicides, leukotriene antagonists, and plasticizers; this term arises because they induce an increase in the size and number of peroxisomes. Peroxisomes are subcellular organelles found in plants and animals that contain enzymes for respiration and for cholesterol and lipid metabolism. The action of peroxisome proliferators is thought to be mediated via specific receptors, called PPARs, which belong to the steroid hormone receptor superfamily. PPARs affect the expression of target genes involved in cell proliferation, cell differentiation and in immune and inflammation responses. Three closely related subtypes (alpha, beta/delta, and gamma) have been identified. This gene encodes the subtype PPAR-alpha, which is a nuclear transcription factor. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene, although the full-length nature of only two has been determined.