Abcam, ab206345-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 405 Anti-PKC alpha antibody [Y124]

Product details
This conjugated antibody has been KO validated based on the results obtained with the unconjugated clone: Anti-PKC alpha antibody [Y124] (ab32376).
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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
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- Animal-free batch production
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Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
PKC alpha regulates cellular functions including proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. It often acts as part of a larger protein complex modulating various biological responses by interacting with substrates and co-factors. Its activity is dependent on calcium ions and diacylglycerol emphasizing its role in calcium and lipid signaling pathways.
Pathways
PKC alpha plays a vital role in the MAPK/ERK pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway which are critical for the cellular stress response and growth regulation. PKC alpha interacts with several proteins in these pathways including RAF1 and AKT1 facilitating signal transmission that influences cell fate decisions.