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AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-92953

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NBP2-92953-0.02ml
NBP2-92953-0.1ml

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Format

Azide and BSA Free

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Specifications

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence within amino acids 100-200 of human AKT1 (NP_005154.2). TTAIQTVADGLKKQEEEEMDFRSGSPSDNSGAEEMEVSLAKPKHRVTMNEFEYLKLLGKGTFGKVILVKEKATGRYYAMKILKKEVIVAKDEVAHTLTENR

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Scientific Data Images for AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free

Western Blot: AKT1 AntibodyAzide and BSA Free [NBP2-92953]

Western Blot: AKT1 AntibodyAzide and BSA Free [NBP2-92953]

Western Blot: AKT1 Antibody [NBP2-92953] - Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using AKT1 antibody (NBP2-92953) at 1:1000 dilution. Secondary antibody: HRP Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1:10000 dilution. Lysates/proteins: 25ug per lane. Blocking buffer: 3% nonfat dry milk in TBST. Detection: ECL Basic Kit. Exposure time: 30s.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free [NBP2-92953]

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free [NBP2-92953]

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: AKT1 Antibody [NBP2-92953] - Immunofluorescence analysis of NIH/3T3 cells using AKT1 Rabbit pAb (NBP2-92953) at dilution of 1:100 (40x lens). Blue: DAPI for nuclear staining.
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free [NBP2-92953]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free [NBP2-92953]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT1 Antibody [NBP2-92953] - Paraffin-embedded human esophageal using AKT1 antibody at dilution of 1:100 (40x lens).

Applications for AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:50 - 1:200

Immunohistochemistry

1:50 - 1:100

Western Blot

1:500 - 1:2000
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Affinity purified

Formulation

PBS with 50% glycerol, pH7.3.

Format

Azide and BSA Free

Preservative

0.01% Thimerosal

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: Akt1

AKT (also known as protein kinase B (PKB) and RAC (related to A and C kinases)) is a critical intracellular serine/threonine kinase that translates signals from extracellular stimuli including growth factors, cytokines and neurotransmitters (1). AKT signaling plays critical roles in cell growth, proliferation, survival and differentiation (1). It is also involved in organogenesis, angiogenesis and metabolism. Three mammalian AKT isoforms have been identified. The AKT pathway can be activated by any of the three members who share a high level of protein homology but are independently encoded by AKT1 (PKB alpha; 14q32.32), AKT2 (PKB beta; 19q13.2), or AKT3 (PKB gamma; 1q44) (1, 2). Each AKT family member contains an N-terminal pleckstrin homology (PH) domain, a central kinase domain, and a C-terminal regulatory domain. AKT mediates many of the downstream events of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3-K), a lipid kinase activated by growth factors, cytokines and insulin. PI3-K recruits AKT to the membrane, where it is activated by PDK1 phosphorylation. AKT has two main phosphorylation sites (Ser473 and Thr308, predicted molecular weight 56 kDa) (3, 4). Once phosphorylated, AKT dissociates from the membrane and phosphorylates targets in the cytoplasm and the cell nucleus including mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR).

The main function of AKT is to control inhibition of apoptosis and promote cell proliferation. Survival factors can activate AKT Ser473 and Thr308 phosphorylation sites in a transcription-independent manner, resulting in the inactivation of apoptotic signaling transduction through the tumor suppressor PTEN, an antagonist to PI3-K (5). PTEN exerts enzymatic activity as a phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3) phosphatase, opposing PI3K activity by decreasing availability of PIP3 to proliferating cells, leading to overexpression and inappropriate activation of AKT noted in many types of cancer.

AKT1 function has been linked to overall physiological growth and function (2). AKT1 has been correlated with proteus syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by overgrowth of various tissues caused by a mosaic variant in the AKT1 gene in humans.

AKT2 is strongly correlated with Type II diabetes, including phenotypes of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia and atherosclerosis (2, 6).

The function of AKT3 is specifically associated to brain development, where disruptions to AKT3 are correlated with microcephaly, hemimegalencephaly, megalencephaly and intellectual disabilities (2).

References

1. Ersahin, T., Tuncbag, N., & Cetin-Atalay, R. (2015). The PI3K/AKT/mTOR interactive pathway. Mol Biosyst, 11(7), 1946-1954. doi:10.1039/c5mb00101c

2. Cohen, M. M., Jr. (2013). The AKT genes and their roles in various disorders. Am J Med Genet A, 161a(12), 2931-2937. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.36101

3. Georgescu, M. M. (2010). PTEN Tumor Suppressor Network in PI3K-Akt Pathway Control. Genes Cancer, 1(12), 1170-1177. doi:10.1177/1947601911407325

4. Mishra, P., Paital, B., Jena, S., Swain, S. S., Kumar, S., Yadav, M. K., . . . Samanta, L. (2019). Possible activation of NRF2 by Vitamin E/Curcumin against altered thyroid hormone induced oxidative stress via NFkB/AKT/mTOR/KEAP1 signalling in rat heart. Sci Rep, 9(1), 7408. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-43320-5

5. Wedel, S., Hudak, L., Seibel, J. M., Juengel, E., Oppermann, E., Haferkamp, A., & Blaheta, R. A. (2011). Critical analysis of simultaneous blockage of histone deacetylase and multiple receptor tyrosine kinase in the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate, 71(7), 722-735. doi:10.1002/pros.21288

6. Rotllan, N., Chamorro-Jorganes, A., Araldi, E., Wanschel, A. C., Aryal, B., Aranda, J. F., . . . Fernandez-Hernando, C. (2015). Hematopoietic Akt2 deficiency attenuates the progression of atherosclerosis. Faseb j, 29(2), 597-610. doi:10.1096/fj.14-262097

Long Name

v-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene Homolog 1

Alternate Names

PKB alpha, PRKBA, RAC-alpha

Gene Symbol

AKT1

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Product Specific Notices for AKT1 Antibody - Azide and BSA Free

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methotrexate, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity with developmental effects. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov