Phospho-AMPK alpha 2 (Ser173) Polyclonal Antibody

Product Specifications

Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a catalytic subunit of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) . AMPK is a heterotrimer consisting of an alpha catalytic subunit, and non-catalytic beta and gamma subunits. AMPK is an important energy-sensing enzyme that monitors cellular energy status. In response to cellular metabolic stresses, AMPK is activated, and thus phosphorylates and inactivates acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and beta-hydroxy beta-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), key enzymes involved in regulating de novo biosynthesis of fatty acid and cholesterol. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this catalytic subunit may control whole-body insulin sensitivity and is necessary for maintaining myocardial energy homeostasis during ischemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Synonyms

PRKAA2; 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-2; AMPK subunit alpha-2; Acetyl-CoA carboxylase kinase; ACACA kinase; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase kinase; HMGCR kinase; AMPK; AMPK2; PRKAA1; 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-1; AMPK subunit alpha-1; Acetyl-CoA carboxylase kinase; ACACA kinase; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase kinase; HMGCR kinase; Tau-protein kinase PRKAA1

Gene ID

55635562

Modification Site

Ser173

Cellular Locus

Cytoplasm, Nucleus

Host

Rabbit

Cross Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Target

Phospho-AMPK alpha 2 (Ser173)

Clonality

Polyclonal

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Source

KLH conjugated synthetic phosphopeptide derived from human PRKAA2 around the phosphorylation site of Ser173

Applications

WB, ELISA, FCM, IHC-P, IHC-F, IF (IHC-P), IF (IHC-F), IF (ICC)

Purification

Purified by Protein A.

Concentration

1ug/ul

Dilution

WB (1:300-5000), ELISA (1:500-1000), FCM (1:20-100), IHC-P (1:200-400), IHC-F (1:100-500), IF (IHC-P) (1:50-200), IF (IHC-F) (1:50-200), IF (ICC) (1:50-200)

Buffer

0.01M TBS (pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.02% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.

Modification

Phosphorylation

Storage Conditions

Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Specificity

Based on the high protein similarity this antibody will bind AMPK alpha 1 when phorphorylated at Ser184 and AMPK alpha 2 when phosphrylated at Ser173.