ALK5 Monoclonal Antibody
Sizes: 50µl, 100µl
Catalogue Numbers: MB66021-50, MB66021-100
Product: Mouse IgG2a. Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.2% BSA and 0.01% sodium azide.
Swiss-Prot: P36897
Host: Mouse
Reactivity: Human
Applications: IHC
All Applications: IHC (1/100 - 1/300)
Background: A total of three members of the TGFb family, namely TGFb1, TGFb2 and TGFb3, have been identified in mammals. Each is synthesized as a latent precursor that is subsequently cleaved forming the 112 amino acid growth factor which becomes active upon dimerization. TGFbs mediate their activity by high affinity binding to the TGFb receptor type-II (TGFb RII) with a cytoplasmic serine-threonine kinase domain. For signaling growth inhibition and early gene responses, TGFb RII requires both its kinase activity and its association with a TGFb-binding protein, designated TGFb receptor type-1 (TGFb RI). TGFb RI is a 503 amino acid single-pass type I membrane protein that is expressed ubiquitously and, with TGFb RII, functions as a receptor for TGFb. Defects in the gene encoding TGFb RI are the cause of aortic aneurysm familial thoracic type 5 (AAT5), Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 2A (LDS2A) and Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 1A (LDS1A).
Purification and Purity: The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).
Storage and Stability: Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Note: For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.
Extra Notes: Immunohistochemical analysis of ALK5 staining in human colon formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6. 0). The section was then incubated with the antibody at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
Bioworld Molecular Weight: ~ 55 kDa
Specificity: Recognizes endogenous levels of ALK5 protein.
Alternative Name: ALK5; SKR4; TGF-beta receptor type-1; TGFR-1; Activin A receptor type II-like protein kinase of 53kD; Activin receptor-like kinase 5; ALK-5; ALK5; Serine/threonine-protein kinase receptor R4; SKR4; TGF-beta type I receptor; Transforming growth factor-beta receptor type I; TGF-beta receptor type I; TbetaR-I
Immunogen: KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human ALK5. The exact sequence is proprietary.
Conjugate: Unconjugated
Modification: Unmodified