ZMS1027

Anti-Akt Antibody, PH Domain Antibody, clone SKB1 ZooMAb^® Mouse Monoclonal

recombinant, expressed in HEK 293 cells

• Synonym(s): EC:2.7.11.1, PKB, PKB alpha, Protein kinase B, Protein kinase B alpha, Proto-oncogene c-Akt, RAC-PK-alpha, RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase
• NACRES: NA.41
• UNSPSC Code: 12352203
• Conjugate: unconjugated
• Clone: SKB1, recombinant monoclonal, monoclonal
• Application: FACS, ICC, IHC (p), WB
• Citations: -

Properties

• biological source: mouse
• Quality Segment: 200
• recombinant: expressed in HEK 293 cells
• conjugate: unconjugated
• antibody form: purified antibody
• antibody product type: primary antibodies
• clone: SKB1, recombinant monoclonal, monoclonal
• product line: ZooMAb^® learn more
• form: lyophilized
• mol wt: calculated mol wt 55.69 kDa, observed mol wt ~55 kDa
• species reactivity: rat, human, mouse
• packaging: antibody small pack of 25 μL
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• enhanced validation: recombinant expression; Learn more about Antibody Enhanced Validation
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• technique(s): flow cytometry: suitable, immunocytochemistry: suitable, immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): suitable, western blot: suitable
• isotype: IgG1
• UniProt accession no.: P31749
• greener alternative category: , Aligned
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• target post-translational modification: unmodified
• Gene Information: human ... AKT1(207)

Description

General description

RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase (UniProt: P31749; also known as EC:2.7.11.1, Protein kinase B, PKB, Protein kinase B alpha, PKB alpha, Proto-oncogene c-Akt, RAC-PK-alpha, Akt) is encoded by the AKT1 (also known as PKB, RAC) gene (Gene ID: 207) in human. Akt, a serine/threonine kinase, is a critical enzyme in several signal transduction pathways involved in cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and diabetes. In mammals three isoforms of Akt have been reported (Akt 1, 2, 3) that exhibit a high degree of homology, but differ slightly in the localization of their regulatory phosphorylation sites. Akt1 plays an important role in growth and anti-apoptosis; Akt2 acts primarily as a regulator of glucose metabolism. Although Akt3 does not contribute significantly to the maintenance of normal metabolism in tissues but is essential for the attainment of normal organ size, probably influencing both cell size and number via mTOR activation. Each Akt isoform is composed of three functionally distinct regions: An N-terminal pleckstrin homology (PH) domain that provides a lipid-binding module to direct Akt to PIP2 and PIP3, a central catalytic domain, and a C-terminal hydrophobic motif. Activation of Akt involves growth factor binding to a receptor tyrosine kinase and activation of PI 3-kinase that phosphorylates membrane bound PIP2 to generate PIP3. The binding of PIP3 to the PH domain anchors Akt to the plasma membrane. Akt is activated following its phosphorylation at Thr308 on the kinase domain by PDK1 and on Ser473 on the hydrophobic motif by mTORC2. The principal role of Akt is to facilitate growth factor-mediated cell survival and to block apoptotic cell death. Akt achieves this by phosphorylating a variety of substrates, such as Bad, caspase-9, Forkhead transcription factors, and GSK-3. This ZooMAb recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals.

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Immunogen

GST-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to the first 149 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human Akt.

Application

Anti-Akt, PH Domain, clone SKB1 ZooMAb, Cat. No. ZMS1027, is a recombinant Mouse monoclonal antibody that specifically targets Akt and is tested for use in Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Flow Cytometry, and Western Blotting.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Akt in U87-MG and L6 cell lysates.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Akt in HeLa and NIH 3T3 cells.

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Akt in human brain and human testis tissue sections.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 1 μg from a representative lot detected Akt in 1X10E6 A431 cells.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

Biochem/physiol Actions

Clone SKB1 is a ZooMAb mouse recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Akt. It targets an epitope within the N-terminal domain. It displays highest reactivity with Akt1 and lower with Akt2 and Akt3.

Physical form

Purified recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS, 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL.

Preparation Note

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

Reconstitute lyophilized antibody pellet with 25μL of ultrapure water or Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS). Please refer to our reconstitution protocol and the specific application guidance on the suggested starting dilutions and sample type.

Legal Information

ZooMAb is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1