Akt (pS473) Mouse, Alexa Fluor 647, Clone: M89-61, BD

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  BD Biosciences 561670

Catalog No. BDB561670

Description

Akt [also known as PKB (Protein kinase B) or RAC-PK (Related to the A and C kinases)] is a family of serine/threonine kinases that contains a pleckstrin homology (PH) domain. PH domains play important roles in signal transduction. There are three known isoforms of Akt in mammalian cells [Akt1 (α), Akt2 (β) and Akt3 (γ)]; they are thought to be regulated similarly. Akt is activated by insulin and growth factors by a mechanism involving phosphoinositide 3-OH kinase. Phosphoinositide 3-OH kinases products bind to the PH domain, resulting in translocation of Akt to the plasma membrane and activation of Akt to phospho-Akt by upstream kinases. Akt is phosphorylated within the activation loop at threonine 308 and the C-terminus at serine 473 (S473). Phospho-Akt promotes cell survival by inhibiting apoptosis. Specifically, phospho-Akt1 has been shown to phosphorylate Bad, a member of the Bcl-2 family that promotes cell death. This phosphorylation results in the inactivation of the proapoptotic function of Bad. The Akt molecule is thus considered to link extracellular survival signals (growth factors) with the apoptotic machinery (BAD). Akt is also a key mediator of the metabolic effects of insulin. Additionally, Akt has been referred to as an oncogene because it has increased activity in a number of tumors.

The M89-61 antibody recognizes Akt phosphorylated at S473. This phosphorylation site is shared by all three isoforms of Akt. The homologous phosphorylation sites in Akt2 and Akt3 are S474 and S472, respectively.

Specifications

• Antigen: Akt (pS473)
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Conjugate: Alexa Fluor 647
• Formulation: Aqueous buffered solution containing BSA and ≤0.09% sodium azide.
• Immunogen: Phosphorylated Human Akt1 (pS473) Peptide
• Quantity: 250 Tests
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: M89-61
• Description: Akt1, Akt2, Akt3, PKBα, PKBβ, PKBγ, RAC-PKα, RAC-PKβ, RAC-PKγ, STK-2
• Host Species: Mouse
• Purification Method: Affinity Purified
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Target Species: Human, Mouse
• Isotype: IgG1 κ

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