Protein Name & Synonyms:
AMPK alpha-1/2
Applications:
Immunohistology - Frozen, ELISA (dilution: 1/100, 1/1000), Immunofluorescence, Immunoprecipitation, Western Blotting
Concentration (lot specific):
1.0mg/ml
Species Reactivity:
Drosophila
This product detects a band of approximately 63kDa in rat brain cell lysates.
This product recognizes both the alpha 1 and the alpha 2 isoforms of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a highly conserved heterotrimeric protein kinase found in all eukaryotes. The heterotrimeric complex exists as multiple isoforms and consists of a catalytic alpha subunit, which is stabilised by non-catalytic regulatory beta- and gamma- subunits. AMPK plays a vital role in maintaining cellular energy homeostasis and is activated by rising levels of AMP under conditions of hypoxia, ischemia, exercise, low glucose levels.
AMPK may play an important role in the control of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndromes. Recent studies suggest that AMPK functions as a suppressor of cell proliferation of both malignant and normal cells.
Store at +4 °C or at -20 °C if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.
Supplied as:
Purified IgG - liquid
Formulation:
Phosphate buffered saline
Immunogen:
29 amino acid peptide within the N-terminal catalytic domain of Drosophila AMPK alpha.
Expiration:
12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.