Invitrogen™ IkB alpha Polyclonal Antibody

Catalog No.	Quantity
PIPA522120	100 μL

Catalog No. PIPA522120

Supplier: Invitrogen™ PA522120

Description

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Recommended positive controls: 293T, A431, HeLa, HepG2, HT-29, NIH-3T3, BCL-1, C2C12, MCF7, RAW264.7, B16F10. Predicted reactivity: Mouse (92%), Rat (91%), Pig (95%), Sheep (94%), Rhesus Monkey (99%), Bovine (94%). Store product as a concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.

IkB-alpha is a 40 kDa protein that functions to inhibit NF- kappaB activity. The inhibition occurs via protein-protein interaction between I kappaB proteins and NF- kappaB dimers in the cytosol. The interaction of I kappa B-alpha with NF- kappaB masks the nuclear localization sequence of NF- kappaB, preventing NF- kappaB translocation to the nucleus. A variety of stimuli can activate gene expression by liberating NF- kappaB through the degradation of I kappaB alpha. These stimuli include the proinflammatory cytokines TNF- alpha and IL-1 beta, chemokines, PMA, growth factors, LPS, UV irradiation, viral infection, as well as various chemical and physical stresses. In humans, the gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 14. Activation of NFkB requires that IkB be phosphorylated on specific serine residues, which results in targeted degradation of IkB. IkB kinase alpha (IKK alpha), previously designated CHUK, interacts with IkB-alpha and specifically phosphorylates IkB-alpha on the sites that trigger its degradation Serines 32 and 36. IKK alpha appears to be critical for NFkB activation in response to proinflammatory cytokines. Phosphorylation of IkB by IKK alpha is stimulated by the NFkB inducing kinase (NIK), which itself is a central regulator for NFkB activation in response to TNF and IL-1. The functional IKK complex contains three subunits, IKK alpha, IKK beta and IKK gamma, and each appear to make essential contributions to IkB phosphorylation.

Specifications

• Antigen: IkB alpha
• Applications: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Immunoprecipitation, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Concentration: 0.16 mg/mL
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Formulation: PBS with 1% BSA, 20% glycerol and 0.025% ProClin 300; pH 7
• Gene: NFKBIA
• Gene Accession No.: P25963, Q08353, Q9Z1E3
• Gene Alias: AI462015; ECI-6; ECI-6/IKBA; I kappa B-alpha; I(Kappa)B(alpha); I79_018146; IkappaB alpha; IkappaBalpha; I-kappaBalpha; I-kappa-B-alpha; Ikba; IKBalpha; IKB-alpha; Inhibitor of nuclear factor of kappa light chain gene enhancer in B-cells alpha; Inhibitor of nuclear factor of kappa light chain gene enhancer in B-cells, alpha; MAD3; MAD-3; Major histocompatibility complex enhancer-binding protein MAD3; NF kappa B inhibitor alpha; NF-kappaB inhibitor alpha; NF-kappa-B inhibitor alpha; NFKB inhibitor alpha; NFKBI; Nfkbia; nuclear factor of kappa light chain gene enhancer in B-cells; nuclear factor of kappa light chain gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, alpha; nuclear factor of kappa light polyp gene enhancer in B-cell 1; nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B cells inhibitor, alpha; nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells inhibitor, alpha; Rel-associated pp40; REL-associated protein pp40; RL/IF-1
• Gene Symbols: NFKBIA
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Immunogen: Recombinant protein encompassing a sequence within the center region of human IKB alpha. The exact sequence is proprietary.
• Purification Method: Antigen affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 100 μL
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 18035, 406188, 4792
• Target Species: Human, Mouse, Pig
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG

Safety and Handling

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