AMPK alpha2 Polyclonal Antibody

Ab type

Primary antibody

Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a catalytic subunit of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a heterotrimer consisting of an alpha catalytic subunit, and non-catalytic beta and gamma subunits. AMPK is an important energy-sensing enzyme that monitors cellular energy status. In response to cellular metabolic stresses, AMPK is activated, and thus phosphorylates and inactivates acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and beta-hydroxy beta-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), key enzymes involved in regulating de novo biosynthesis of fatty acid and cholesterol. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this catalytic subunit may control whole-body insulin sensitivity and is necessary for maintaining myocardial energy homeostasis during ischemia.

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

Recombinant Protein of AMPKα2

Storage Stability

-20°C for 1 year

Concentration

MolecularWeight_Da

synonyms

5'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-2; PRKAA2; AMPK; AMPK2; 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-2; AMPK subunit alpha-2; Acetyl-CoA carboxylase kinase; ACACA kinase; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase kinase; HMGCR kinase