ITK
Reactivity: Human
WB
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
RB50773
unconjugated
Application Notes
WB: 1:500-1:2000
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
PBS with 0.02 % sodium azide and 50 % glycerol pH 7.3,
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
-20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
ITK
(IL2-Inducible T-Cell Kinase (ITK))
Alternative Name
ITK
Background
Synonyms:EMT, IL2 inducible T cell kinase, ITK, Kinase EMT, LYK, PSCTK2, T cell specific kinase, Tyrosine protein kinase Lyk Background:Tyrosine kinase that plays an essential role in regulation of the adaptive immune response. Regulates the development, function and differentiation of conventional T-cells and nonconventional NKT-cells. When antigen presenting cells(APC) activate T-cell receptor(TCR), a series of phosphorylation lead to the recruitment of ITK to the cell membrane, in the vicinity of the stimulated TCR receptor, where it is phosphorylated by LCK. Phosphorylation leads to ITK autophosphorylation and full activation. Once activated, phosphorylates PLCG1, leading to the activation of this lipase and subsequent cleavage of its substrates. In turn, the endoplasmic reticulum releases calcium in the cytoplasm and the nuclear activator of activated T-cells(NFAT) translocates into the nucleus to perform its transcriptional duty. Phosphorylates 2 essential adapter proteins: the linker for activation of T-cells/LAT protein and LCP2. Then, a large number of signaling molecules such as VAV1 are recruited and ultimately lead to lymphokine production, T-cell proliferation and differentiation.