This antibody detects human, mouse and rat FAK in Western blotting, Immunoprecipitation and immunocytostaining. This antibody detects ~125 kDa of human FAK on Westernblotting with whole cell lysates from human cell line such as HeLa. Since active FAK is highly phosphorylated, position of FAK band on westernblotting may varry with its phosphorylation level.
Cross-Reactivity (Details)
Species reactivity (tested):Human, mouse, rat
Purification
Protein-A Sepharose
Immunogen
GST fusion protein containing human FAK (residues 706-1052 a.a.)
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
PBS containing 50 % glycerol, without preservatives
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store (in aliquots) at -20 °C.
Target
FAK (PTK2)
(PTK2 Protein tyrosine Kinase 2 (PTK2))
Alternative Name
FAK1 / PTK2
Background
FAK (focal adhesion kinase) is a protein tyrosine kinase which colocalizes with integrin receptors at cell-substratum contact sites (focal adhesions). It is thought that enhanced tyrosine phosphorylation of FAK is important for integrin mediated signaling as well as for other signalings. FAK associates with a number of proteins such as Src, Shc, PI-3 kinase, Grb2, Cas, Cas-L, paxilin and transmamblane proteins, which enables FAK to couple to a variety of different intracellular transduction pathways in adherent and non-adherent cells. FAK is involved in anchorage-dependent survival signal through PI-3 kinase and also may play a role in cell growth, migration, cytoskeletal organization.Synonyms: FADK1, FAK, Focal adhesion kinase 1, Protein-tyrosine kinase 2, pp125FAK