ABS436

Anti-ROCK2 Antibody

from rabbit, purified by affinity chromatography

• Synonym(s): Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2, Rho-associated protein kinase 2, Rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinase II, p164 ROCK-2, ROCK2
• UNSPSC Code: 12352203
• eCl@ss: 32160702
• NACRES: NA.41

Properties

• biological source: rabbit
• Quality Level: 100
• antibody form: affinity isolated antibody
• antibody product type: primary antibodies
• clone: polyclonal
• purified by: affinity chromatography
• species reactivity: mouse
• technique(s): immunohistochemistry: suitable; western blot: suitable
• UniProt accession no.: O75116
• shipped in: wet ice
• target post-translational modification: unmodified
• Gene Information: mouse ... Rock2(19878)

Description

General description

Rho-associated protein kinase 2 (ROCK2), also known as Rho kinase 2, Rho-associated, coiled-coil-containing protein kinase II, and p164 ROCK-2, is a member of the AGC serine/threonine protein kinase family. ROCK2 is a key regulator of actin cytoskeleton and cell polarity. It is involved in regulation of actin cytoskeleton organization, smooth muscle contraction, malignant cell transformation, tumor invasion and metastasis, stress fiber and focal adhesion formation, neurite retraction, motility and cell adhesion. Many of the key roles of ROCK2 are attributed to its ability to phosphorylate ADD1, BRCA2, CNN1, EZR, DPYSL2, EP300, MSN, MYL9/MLC2, NPM1, RDX, PPP1R12A, VIM, SORL1 and IRF4. ROCK2 regulates positively the activation of p42/MAPK1-p44/MAPK3 and the regulation of p90RSK/RPS6KA1 during myogenic differentiation. Alternatively, ROCK2 is a negative regulator of VEGF-induced angiogenic endothelial cell activation. Recent studies have shown that ROCK2 inhibits keratinocyte terminal differentiation and may play an important role in the timely initiation of centrosome duplication. It also may regulate closure of the eyelids and ventral body wall through organization of actomyosin bundles. Additional evidence suggests that ROCK2 plays a critical role in the regulation of spine and synaptic properties in the hippocampus.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human ROCK2.

Application

Anti-ROCK2 Antibody is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody, that targets Rho-associated protein kinase 2 & has been tested in western blotting & IHC.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 5 µg/mL from a representative lot detected ROCK2 in mouse brain tissue.

Research Category
Signaling

Research Sub Category
Developmental Signaling

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 2 µg/mL of this antibody detected ROCK2 in 15 µg of mouse brain tissue lysate.

Target description

~160 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may appear in some lysate(s).

Linkage

Replaces: MABN1037

Physical form

Antigen Affinity Purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing PBS with up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

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

Analysis Note

Control
Mouse brain tissue 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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable