Anti-EIF2AK4 Rabbit pAb

Antibody type:Primary antibody

Label:Unconjugated

Modification:Unmodification

Isotype:Rabbit IgG

Host:Rabbit

Application:WB,IHC,IF

Purify method:Affinity purified

Species:Human,Mouse,Rat

Gene Name:EIF2AK4

Synonyms:GCN2; PVOD2

Gene Synonyms:

Gene Full Name:eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 4

Gene Infomation:This gene encodes a member of a family of kinases that phosphorylate the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation initiation factor-2 (EIF2), resulting in the downregulaton of protein synthesis. The encoded protein responds to amino acid deprivation by binding uncharged transfer RNAs. It may also be activated by glucose deprivation and viral infection. Mutations in this gene have been found in individuals suffering from autosomal recessive pulmonary venoocclusive-disease-2. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2014]

Antigen:Recombinant fusion protein containing a sequence corresponding to amino acids 1-300 of human EIF2AK4 (NP_001013725.2).

Antigen Synonyms:eIF-2-alpha kinase GCN2

Clonality:Polyclonal antibody

Source:Human

Reaction:

Form:Liquid

Tested Applications:

• Western blot (1:100 to 1:500)
• Immunofluorescence (1:50 to 1:400)
• Immunohistochemistry (1:200 to 1:500)
• Flow cytometry analysis (1:200 to 1:500)
• Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (1:100-1:5000)

Note: Users are strongly advised to determine the optimal dilution of antibody to use for their specific applications.

Clone:

Dilution:WB1:500 -1:2000; IHC1:50 -1:200; IF1:50 -1:200(Optimal dilutions should be determined by the end user)

Mole Mass:187kDa

Location:Cytoplasm

Concentration:

Sequence Similarity:

Gene Id:

SwissProt ID:Q9P2K8

Unigene:440275

Nucleotide Accession:

Tissue specificity:Widely expressed (PubMed:10504407). Expressed in lung, smooth muscle cells and macrophages (PubMed:24292273).

Storage:Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Buffer condition:PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.

Background:

Molar Function:Metabolic-stress sensing protein kinase that phosphorylates the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 (eIF-2-alpha/EIF2S1) on 'Ser-52' in response to low amino acid availability (PubMed:25329545). Plays a role as an activator of the integrated stress response (ISR) required for adapatation to amino acid starvation. Converts phosphorylated eIF-2-alpha/EIF2S1 either to a competitive inhibitor of the translation initiation factor eIF-2B, leading to a global protein synthesis repression, and thus to a reduced overall utilization of amino acids, or to a translational initiation activation of specific mRNAs, such as the transcriptional activator ATF4, and hence allowing ATF4-mediated reprogramming of amino acid biosynthetic gene expression to alleviate nutrient depletion. Binds uncharged tRNAs . Involved in cell cycle arrest by promoting cyclin D1 mRNA translation repression after the unfolded protein response pathway (UPR) activation or cell cycle inhibitor CDKN1A/p21 mRNA translation activation in response to amino acid deprivation (PubMed:26102367). Plays a role in the consolidation of synaptic plasticity, learning as well as formation of long-term memory. Plays a role in neurite outgrowth inhibition. Plays a proapoptotic role in response to glucose deprivation. Promotes global cellular protein synthesis repression in response to UV irradiation independently of the stress-activated protein kinase/c-Jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK/JNK) and p38 MAPK signaling pathways . Plays a role in the antiviral response against alphavirus infection; impairs early viral mRNA translation of the incoming genomic virus RNA, thus preventing alphavirus replication .

Western Blot: 

Stability: The thermal stability is described by the loss rate. The loss rate was determined by accelerated thermal degradation test, that is, incubate the protein at 37°C for 48h, and no obvious degradation and precipitation were observed. The loss rate is less than 5% within the expiration date under appropriate storage condition.

Storage: Store at 4°C for frequent use. Stored at -20°C in a manual defrost freezer for one year without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Notes: For In vitro laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.