ANTI-PHOSPHO-FOCAL ADHESION KINASE (TYR397) ANTIBODY CLONE 18

General description

FAK plays a central role in cell spreading, differentiation, migration, cell death and acceleration of the G1 to S phase transition of the cell cycle. FAK regulation includes phosphorylation at multiple tyrosine and serine residues. Phosphorylation of tyrosine generally is associated with positive regulation and growth promotion, however, dephosphorylation at these sites occurs as cells enter mitosis (M-Phase of the cell cycle). In contrast, serine phosphorylation either remains high or is increased as cells enter mitosis and may play a role in focal adhesion disassembly. Tyrosine 397 is the autophosphorylation site of Focal Adhesion Kinase. The site binds Src family SH2 domains and the p85 subunit of PI3-Kinase.

Specificity

Reacts specifically with Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) when phosphorylated on Tyr397. FAK is a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase that colocalizes with integrins in focal adhesions. This cellular localization is directed by a 125 amino acid sequence at the C-terminus called the "Focal Adhesion Targeting" sequence (FAT). The binding of extracellular matrix ligands to integrins triggers autophosphorylation at Tyr-397, and activation of FAK through phosphorylation of Tyr residues (Tyr-576 and Tyr577) in the kinase domain activation loop.

Immunogen

Epitope: Tyrosine 397

Generated from human FAK, a.a. 393-404, phosphorylated on Tyr397.

Application

Research Category
Cell Structure

Research Sub Category
Cytoskeletal Signaling

This Anti-phospho-Focal Adhesion Kinase (Tyr397) Antibody, clone 18 is validated for use in WB for the detection of phospho-Focal Adhesion Kinase (Tyr397).

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in LPS treated RAW 264 lysates.
Western Blot Analysis: 1:500 dilution of this lot detected phospho-FAK (Tyr397) on 10 ug of LPS treated RAW 264 lysates.

Target description

125 kDa

Linkage

Replaces: 04-974

Physical form

Format: Purified

Protein A purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1 in aqueous buffered solution containing 50% glycerol, BSA, and <0.09% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20ºC from date of receipt.
Note: Variability in freezer temperatures below -20°C may cause glycerol containing solutions to become frozen during storage.

Analysis Note

Control
LPS treated RAW 264 lysates.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Disclaimer

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