Thermo Fisher Scientific LIMK2 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:1,000

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Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:50-1:200

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:100-1:500

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthesized peptide derived from human LIMK2(Accession P53671), corresponding to amino acid residues H256-S306.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4, with 50% glycerol

Contains

0.02% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2850573

Product Specific Information

Antibody detects endogenous levels of total 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.