The Rabbit Polyclonal anti-LIMK2 antibody has been validated for WB, IF and IHC (p). It is suitable to detect LIMK2 in samples from Human, Mouse and Rat.
This antibody detects endogenous levels of LIMK2 only when phosphorylated at Threonine 505.
Purification
Affinity Chromatography using epitope-specific phosphopeptide. The antibody against non-phosphopeptide was removed by chromatography using non-phosphopeptide corresponding to the phosphorylation site.
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized phosphopeptide derived from human LIMK2 around the phosphorylation site of threonine 505 (R-Y-TP-V-V).
Western Blot: 1/500-1/1000. Immunofluorescence: 1/100-1/200. Immunohistochemistry on Paraffin Sections: 1/50-1/100. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1.0 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.02 % Sodium Azide and 50 % Glycerol.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody (in aliquots) at -20 °C.
Target
LIMK2
(LIM Domain Kinase 2 (LIMK2))
Alternative Name
LIMK2
Background
LIM kinases (LIM kinase 1 and LIM kinase 2) are serine/threonine kinases that have two zinc finger motifs, known as LIM motifs in their N terminal regulatory domain. LIM kinases are involved in actin cytoskeleton regulation through Rho family GTPases and downstream kinases PAKs and ROCK. PAK1 and ROCK phosphorylate LIM kinase 1 and LIM kinase 2, which increases the activity of the kinases. Activated LIM kinases inhibit the actin depolymerization activity of cofilin by phosphorylation at the N terminus of Cofilin.Synonyms: EC=2.7.11.1, LIM domain kinase 2, LIMK-2, LIMK2