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Anti-phospho-AMPKα (Thr172) Antibody

Upstate®, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

5′-AMP-activated protein kinase, catalytic alpha-1 chain, AMP -activate kinase alpha 1 subunit, AMP-activated protein kinase, catalytic, alpha-1, AMPK alpha 1, AMPK alpha-1 chain, protein kinase, AMP-activated, alpha 1 catalytic subunit

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About This Item

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

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

purified by

affinity chromatography

species reactivity

human

species reactivity (predicted by homology)

bovine, rat, chicken, mouse, horse

manufacturer/tradename

Upstate®

technique(s)

western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

phosphorylation (pThr172)

Gene Information

human ... PRKAA1(5562)
mouse ... Prkaa1(105787)

General description

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a metabolic and stress-sensing kinase that regulates homeostasis, and a key target for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity. AMPK exists as a heterotrimeric complex comprised of catalytic alpha subunits (62 kDa) and non-catalytic beta and gamma subunits. The Alpha subunit has at least two isoforms (alpha 1 and alpha 2) that differ in their subcellular localization and AMP-dependence. AMPK is phosphorylated by upstream kinases, AMPK Kinase (AMPKK) and LKB1 which results in its activation. Active AMPK regulates metabolism by phosphorylating rate-limiting enzymes in metabolic pathways and controlling gene expression. Phosphorylation of threonine 172 in the activation loop of the alpha subunit is a key determinant of AMPK activity.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes AMPKα.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated, synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids surrounding phosphorylated Thr172 of human AMP-activated protein kinase alpha 2 (AMPKα2). The immunogenic site is conserved in AMPKα1, isoform 1 (Thr174), AMPKα1, isoform 2 (Thr189), and AMPKα2 (Thr172). Accession number NM_006251. The immunizing sequence is identical in rat.

Application

Anti-phospho-AMPKα (Thr172) Antibody is an antibody against phospho-AMPKα (Thr172) for use in WB.
Research Category
Signaling

Metabolism
Research Sub Category
Insulin/Energy Signaling
Western Blot (SNAP ID) Analysis:

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in serum starved and serum starved, Lambda dephosphorylated HEK293 cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected AMPKα in serum starved and serum starved, Lambda dephosphorylated HEK293 cell lysate.

Target description

62 kDa

Physical form

Affinity purified
Purified rabbit polyclonal serum in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-glycine, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl and 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for 1 year from date of receipt.

Analysis Note

Control
HEK293 cell lysate

Other Notes

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

Legal Information

UPSTATE 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.

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

07-626:


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Selina Mäkinen et al.
Endocrine connections, 6(5), 331-339 (2017-06-07)
Saturated fatty acids are implicated in the development of insulin resistance, whereas unsaturated fatty acids may have a protective effect on metabolism. We tested in primary human myotubes if insulin resistance induced by saturated fatty acid palmitate can be ameliorated
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Simvastatin use is associated with muscular side effects, and increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D). In clinical use, simvastatin is administered in inactive lipophilic lactone-form, which is then converted to active acid-form in the body. Here, we have investigated
B J Michell et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 271(45), 28445-28450 (1996-11-08)
The 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) mediates several cellular responses to metabolic stress. Rat liver contains at least two isoforms of this enzyme, either alpha1 or alpha2 catalytic subunits together with beta and gamma noncatalytic subunits in a trimeric complex. The
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G K McConell et al.
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 108(3), 589-595 (2010-01-02)
5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-ribonucleoside (AICAR) and caffeine, which activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and cause sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium release, respectively, have been shown to increase mitochondrial biogenesis in L6 myotubes. Nitric oxide (NO) donors also increase mitochondrial biogenesis. Since neuronal and endothelial NO

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