Description_x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ synthetic peptide corresponding to the internal domain of human estrogen-related receptor α, conjugated to KLH. The immunizing peptide has 100% homology with the mouse gene._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in phosphate buffered saline containing 0.1% sodium azide._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Estrogen-Related Receptors (ERR) are hormone receptors that bind estrogen response elements that in turn bind specific DNA sequences and regulate transcription. Three ERRs are known, alpha, beta and gamma, with highly conserved ligand and DNA binding sequences. ERRα is selectively expressed in kidney, heart, cerebellum, intestine and skeletal muscle. It is an important modulator of energy balance, food intake, neuropeptide levels and response to stress.