Please note that this antibody is reactive to Mouse and derived from the same host, Mouse. Mouse-On-Mouse blocking reagent may be needed for IHC and ICC experiments to reduce high background signal. You can find these reagents under catalog numbers PK-2200-NB and MP-2400-NB. Please contact Technical Support if you have any questions.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG₁

Theoretical MW

55.6 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Scientific Data Images for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Western Blot: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Western Blot: AKT2 Antibody (4H7) [NBP2-02231] - HEK293T cells were transfected with the pCMV6-ENTRY control (Left lane) or pCMV6-ENTRY AKT2 (Right lane) cDNA for 48 hrs and lysed. Equivalent amounts of cell lysates (5 ug per lane) were separated by SDS-PAGE and immunoblotted with anti-AKT2.

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: AKT2 Antibody (4H7) [NBP2-02231] Staining of COS7 cells transiently transfected by pCMV6-ENTRY AKT2.

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT2 Antibody (4H7) [NBP2-02231] - Staining of paraffin-embedded Human liver tissue using anti-AKT2 mouse monoclonal antibody.

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Applications for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Application

Recommended Usage

Flow Cytometry

1:100

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:50-100

Immunohistochemistry

1:50

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:50

Western Blot

1:1000

Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

PBS (pH 7.3), 1.0% BSA and 50% Glycerol

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

0.56 mg/ml

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: Akt2

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 2

Alternate Names

PKB beta, RAC-beta

Entrez Gene IDs

208 (Human)

Gene Symbol

AKT2

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Product Specific Notices for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

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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AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-02231

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Product Summary for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Immunogen

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Theoretical MW

Scientific Data Images for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Western Blot: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Flow Cytometry: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Flow Cytometry: AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7) [NBP2-02231]

Applications for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Flow Cytometry

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

Immunohistochemistry

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Western Blot

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Formulation

Preservative

Concentration

Shipping

Stability & Storage

Background: Akt2

Long Name

Alternate Names

Entrez Gene IDs

Gene Symbol

Additional Akt2 Products

Product Documents for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)

Product Datasheets

COA

Certificate of Analysis

SDS

Product Specific Notices for AKT2 Antibody (OTI4H7)