Merck, 05-537, Anti-FAK Antibody, clone 4.47

General description
125 kDa
Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is a cytoplasmic protein tyrosine kinase that has been implicated to play an important role in integrin-mediated signal transduction pathways. FAK becomes activated and tyrosine phosphorylated in integrin-mediated cell adhesion and is colocalized with integrins and other cytoskeletal proteins in focal contacts in a variety of adherent cells. Physical interactions of FAK with the integrin cytoplasmic domain as well as cytoskeletal proteins talin, paxillin, and/ or tensin have been proposed to play a key role in FAK activation by facilitating its oligomerization and transphosphorylation. FAK shows a rapid increase in tyrosine phosphorylation when stimulated by diverse signaling molecules, including those that regulate embryonic development, cell proliferation, migration and apoptosis, and efficient study methods are in high demand.
Immunogen
GST fusion protein corresponding to residues 1-423 of human FAK (focal adhesion kinase); specific for p125FAK
Application
Anti-FAK Antibody, clone 4.47 is an antibody against FAK for use in IC, IH, IP & WB.
Research Category
Signaling
Research Sub Category
Cytoskeletal Signaling
Biochem/physiol Actions
Recognizes p125FAK; does not cross react with Pyk-2.
Physical form
Format: Purified
Protein G Purified
Protein G Purified immunoglobulin in Immunoaffinity Purified immunoglobulin in 0.2M Tris-glycine, pH 7.4, 0.15M NaCl, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.05% sodium azide before the addition of glycerol to 30%
Preparation Note
Maintain for 2 years at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Analysis Note
Control
Positive Antigen Control: Catalog #12-305, 3T3/A31 lysate. Add 2.5 μL of 2-mercapto-ethanol/100 μL of lysate and boil for 5 minutes to reduce the preparation. Load 20 μg of reduced lysate per lane for minigels.
Routinely evaluated by immunoblot on 3T3/A31 RIPA cell lysate, PC-12, Hep-G2, SW 620 or Jurkat RIPA cell lysates
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Replaces: 04-591
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