Thermo Fisher Scientific LIMK2 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:300-1:2,000

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

1:300-1:2,000

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Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Published species

Not Applicable

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / Ig

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide from the internal part of human LIMK2 (LIM domain kinase 2, LIMK-2) conjugated to an immunogenic carrier protein was used as the immunogen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

Conc. Not Determined

Storage buffer

whole serum

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for added stability.

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Reconstitute in 100 µL of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.

The antigen is homologous in rat, mouse.

Specificity of this antibody: LIMK2.

Target Information

LIMK2 is a serine/threonine kinase involved in regulation of actin cytoskeletal changes via phosphorylation of cofilin. LIMK2 has also been implicated in brain development. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. The protein encoded by LIMK2 is phosphorylated and activated by ROCK, a downstream effector of Rho, and the encoded protein, in turn, phosphorylates cofilin, inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity. It is thought that this pathway contributes to Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. At least three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for LIMK2.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.