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Anti-Akt2/PKBβ Antibody, clone AW114, rabbit monoclonal

clone AW114, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

AKT2 kinase, Murine thymoma viral (v-akt) homolog-2, PKB beta, Protein kinase Akt-2, Protein kinase B, beta, rac protein kinase beta, v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 2

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

culture supernatant

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

AW114, monoclonal

species reactivity

rat, human, mouse

technique(s)

immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable
western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... AKT2(208)

General description

Akt is the major known effector of the PI3 Kinase pathway. Generation of PIP3 results in the activation of PDK1, which phosphorylates Akt on Thr308, and another kinase complex, thought to be the mTORC2 complex (or possibly an intermediate kinase linking the two) that phosphorylates Akt on Ser473. These phosphorylations additively activate Akt Ser/Thr kinase activity, and the use of phosphorylation state-specific antibodies directed against either of these sites can imply Akt activation. Activation of Akt can be measured directly by immunoprecipitation followed by phosphorylation of a known substrate with radiolabeled ATP. Akt has been shown to phosphorylate over 70 substrates including TSC1&2 in the mTOR pathway, Bad on Ser136, GSK3 (which is inactivated by this phosphorylation), and the FoxO family of transcription factors (PRAS40, AS160).

Specificity

Predicted to cross-react with mouse.
Recognizes Akt2/PKBβ, Mr ~60 kDa.

Immunogen

Epitope: a.a. 455-469
KLH-conjugated, synthetic peptide (CRYDSLGSLELDQRTH) corresponding to amino acids 455-469 of human Akt2/PKBβ, with an N-terminal cysteine added for conjugation purposes.

Application

Anti-Akt2/PKBβ Antibody, clone AW114 detects level of Akt2/PKBβ & has been published & validated for use in WB & IP.
Research Category
Signaling
Research Sub Category
PI3K, Akt, & mTOR Signaling

Quality

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Akt2/PKBβ in HepG2 lysate.

Target description

~60 kDa

Linkage

Replaces: 04-406

Physical form

Cultured supernantant containing 0.05% sodium azide.
Format: Purified

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20ºC from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Analysis Note

Control
L6 cell lysate

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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.

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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