[KO Validated] Anti-Eif2ak2 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

Gene Name:EIF2AK2

Synonyms:PKR; PRKR; EIF2AK1; PPP1R83

Gene Synonyms:

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

Gene Infomation:The protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine protein kinase that is activated by autophosphorylation after binding to dsRNA. The activated form of the encoded protein can phosphorylate translation initiation factor EIF2S1, which in turn inhibits protein synthesis. This protein is also activated by manganese ions and heparin. Three transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

Antigen:Recombinant fusion protein containing a sequence corresponding to amino acids 1-270 of human Eif2ak2 (NP_002750.1).

Antigen Synonyms:Interferon-induced, double-stranded RNA-activated protein kinase

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; IHC1:100 -1:200; IF1:50 -1:200(Optimal dilutions should be determined by the end user)

Mole Mass:73kDa, 80kDa

Location:Cytoplasm, Nucleus

Concentration:

Sequence Similarity:

Gene Id:

SwissProt ID:P19525

Unigene:5610

Nucleotide Accession:

Tissue specificity:Highly expressed in thymus, spleen and bone marrow compared to non-hematopoietic tissues such as small intestine, liver, or kidney tissues. Colocalizes with GSK3B and TAU in the Alzheimer disease (AD) brain. Elevated levels seen in breast and colon carcinomas,and which correlates with tumor progression and invasiveness or risk of progression.

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

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

Background:

Molar Function:IFN-induced dsRNA-dependent serine/threonine-protein kinase which plays a key role in the innate immune response to viral infection and is also involved in the regulation of signal transduction, apoptosis, cell proliferation and differentiation. Exerts its antiviral activity on a wide range of DNA and RNA viruses including hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), measles virus (MV) and herpes simplex virus 1 (HHV-1). Inhibits viral replication via phosphorylation of the alpha subunit of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (EIF2S1), this phosphorylation impairs the recycling of EIF2S1 between successive rounds of initiation leading to inhibition of translation which eventually results in shutdown of cellular and viral protein synthesis. Also phosphorylates other substrates including p53/TP53, PPP2R5A, DHX9, ILF3, IRS1 and the HHV-1 viral protein US11. In addition to serine/threonine-protein kinase activity, also has tyrosine-protein kinase activity and phosphorylates CDK1 at 'Tyr-4' upon DNA damage, facilitating its ubiquitination and proteosomal degradation. Either as an adapter protein and/or via its kinase activity, can regulate various signaling pathways (p38 MAP kinase, NF-kappa-B and insulin signaling pathways) and transcription factors (JUN, STAT1, STAT3, IRF1, ATF3) involved in the expression of genes encoding proinflammatory cytokines and IFNs. Activates the NF-kappa-B pathway via interaction with IKBKB and TRAF family of proteins and activates the p38 MAP kinase pathway via interaction with MAP2K6. Can act as both a positive and negative regulator of the insulin signaling pathway (ISP). Negatively regulates ISP by inducing the inhibitory phosphorylation of insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) at 'Ser-312' and positively regulates ISP via phosphorylation of PPP2R5A which activates FOXO1, which in turn up-regulates the expression of insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS2). Can regulate NLRP3 inflammasome assembly and the activation of NLRP3, NLRP1, AIM2 and NLRC4 inflammasomes. Can trigger apoptosis via FADD-mediated activation of CASP8. Plays a role in the regulation of the cytoskeleton by binding to gelsolin (GSN), sequestering the protein in an inactive conformation away from actin.

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.