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04-841

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Anti-ROKα/ROCK-II Antibody, clone A9W4, rabbit monoclonal

culture supernatant, clone A9W4, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

RhoA-binding kinase 2, Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2, Rho-associated, coiled-coil-containing protein kinase II, p150 ROK-alpha, p164 ROCK-2, ROCK-II, ROKalpha, Rock2

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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

A9W4, monoclonal

species reactivity

rat, human, mouse, bovine

technique(s)

immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable
western blot: suitable

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

General description

Rho-Associated Kinase (Rho-Kinase or ROK) has been classified into two isoforms: ROKα/ROCK-II and ROKβ/ROCK-I. These large cellular proteins (150-160 kDa), have been reported to be involved in the formation of stress fibers, focal adhesions and cardiac hypertonic responses. Current research suggests that ROK of smooth muscle may be involved in the contractile process via phosphorylation of MYPT1 and Myosin.

Specificity

Predicted to cross-react with mouse and bovine based on sequence homology.
Recognizes ROKα/ROCK-II, Mr 150 kDa. Does not recognize ROKβ/ROCK-I. A non-specific band may also be detected, Mr 80 kDa.

Immunogen

6His-tagged fusion protein corresponding to residues 2-543 of rat ROKα/ROCK-II.

Application

Detect ROKα/ROCK-II using this Anti-ROKα/ROCK-II Antibody, clone A9W4 validated for use in IP & WB.
Immunoprecipitation:
4 μL of a previous lot immunoprecipitated ROKα/ROCK-II from 500 μg of PC-12 lysate.
Research Category
Signaling
Research Sub Category
Cytoskeletal Signaling

Quality

Routinely evaluated by Western BLot on RIPA lysates from PC-12 cells.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:500-1:5000 dilution of this antibody detected ROKα/ROCK-II in RIPA lysates from PC-12 cells.

Target description

150 kDa

Linkage

Replaces: 05-841

Physical form

Cultured supernatant containing 0.05% sodium azide.

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
RIPA lysates from PC-12 cells

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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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T Leung et al.
Molecular and cellular biology, 16(10), 5313-5327 (1996-10-01)
The GTPase RhoA has been implicated in various cellular activities, including the formation of stress fibers, motility, and cytokinesis. We recently reported on a p150 serine/threonine kinase (termed ROK alpha) binding RhoA only in its active GTP-bound state and on
S Vincent et al.
Molecular and cellular biology, 17(4), 2247-2256 (1997-04-01)
The Ras-related Rho family GTPases mediate signal transduction pathways that regulate a variety of cellular processes. Like Ras, the Rho proteins (which include Rho, Rac, and CDC42) interact directly with protein kinases, which are likely to serve as downstream effector
Ines Jeric et al.
Nature communications, 7, 13781-13781 (2016-12-22)
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths, but its molecular heterogeneity hampers the design of targeted therapies. Currently, the only therapeutic option for advanced HCC is Sorafenib, an inhibitor whose targets include RAF. Unexpectedly, RAF1 expression is

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