PPAR (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor) is a member of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily and functions as a transcriptional activator. PPAR is preferentially expressed in liver,skeletal muscle,heart and kidney. PPAR is involved in regulation of lipid homeostasis. Its ligands include fatty acids,NSAIDs,prostaglandins,leukotriene B4,etc. PPAR transcriptionally regulates a variety of genes for enzymes and proteins involved in fatty acid metabolism and oxidation.
应用类型
Western blot
免疫原
Synthetic peptide surrounding amino acid 25 of human PPAR