Rabbit Akt Polyclonal Antibody | anti-Akt antibody

Akt Antibody

Cat. Num. AAA9402732

• Gene Names: AKT1; AKT; PKB; RAC; CWS6; PRKBA; PKB-ALPHA; RAC-ALPHA
• Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Applications: Western Blot
• Purity: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
• Synonyms: Akt; Polyclonal Antibody; Akt Antibody; AKT; AKT1 kinase; C-AKT; EC 2.7.11.1; PKB; anti-Akt antibody

• Host: Rabbit
• Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Specificity: The antibody detects endogenous levels of total Akt protein.
• Purity/Purification: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
• Form/Format: Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
• Concentration: 1.0 mg/ml (varies by lot)
• Sequence Length: 480

• Applicable Applications for anti-Akt antibody: Western Blot (WB)
• Application Notes: Western blotting: 1:500~1:3000
• Immunogen Type: Peptide
• Immunogen Description: Synthesized peptide derived from N-terminal of human Akt.
• Target Name: Akt
• Preparation and Storage: Store at -20 degree C

Western Blot (WB)

(Western blot analysis of extracts from 293 cells and HepG2 cells, using Akt antibody.)

Related Product Information for anti-Akt antibody

AKT1 is one of 3 closely related serine/threonine-protein kinases (AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3) called the AKT kinase, and which regulate many processes including metabolism, proliferation, cell survival, growth and angiogenesis. This is mediated through serine and/or threonine phosphorylation of a range of downstream substrates. Over 100 substrate candidates have been reported so far, but for most of them, no isoform specificityhas been reported. AKT is responsible of the regulation of glucose uptake by mediating insulin-induced translocation of the SLC2A4/GLUT4 glucose transporter to the cell surface. Phosphorylation of PTPN1 at 'Ser-50' negatively modulates its phosphatase activity preventing dephosphorylation of the insulin receptor and the attenuation of insulin signaling. Phosphorylation of TBC1D4 triggers the binding of this effector to inhibitory 14-3-3 proteins, which is required for insulin-stimulated glucose transport. AKT regulates also the storage of glucose in the form of glycogen by phosphorylating GSK3A at 'Ser-21' and GSK3B at 'Ser-9', resulting in inhibition of its kinase activity. Phosphorylation of GSK3 isoforms by AKT is also thought to be one mechanism by which cell proliferation is driven. AKT regulates also cell survival via the phosphorylation of MAP3K5 (apoptosis signal-related kinase). Phosphorylation of 'Ser-83' decreases MAP3K5 kinase activity stimulated by oxidative stress and thereby prevents apoptosis. AKT mediates insulin-stimulated protein synthesis by phosphorylating TSC2 at 'Ser-939' and 'Thr-1462', thereby activating mTORC1 signaling and leading to both phosphorylation of 4E-BP1 and in activation of RPS6KB1. AKT is involved in the phosphorylation of members of the FOXO factors (Forkhead family of transcription factors), leading to binding of 14-3-3 proteins and cytoplasmic localization. In particular, FOXO1 is phosphorylated at 'Thr-24', 'Ser-256' and 'Ser-319'. FOXO3 and FOXO4 are phosphorylated on equivalent sites. AKT has an important role in the regulation of NF-kappa-B-dependent gene transcription and positively regulates the activity of CREB1 (cyclic AMP (cAMP)-response element binding protein). The phosphorylation of CREB1 induces the binding of accessory proteins that are necessary for the transcription of pro-survival genes such as BCL2 and MCL1. AKT phosphorylates 'Ser-454' on ATP citrate lyase (ACLY), thereby potentially regulating ACLY activity and fatty acid synthesis. Activates the 3B isoform ofcyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE3B) via phosphorylation of 'Ser-273', resulting in reduced cyclic AMP levels and inhibition of lipolysis. Phosphorylates PIKFYVE on 'Ser-318', which results in increased PI3P-5 activity. The Rho GTPase-activating protein DLC1 is another substrate and its phosphorylation is implicated in the regulation cell proliferation and cell growth. AKT plays a role as key modulator of the AKT-mTOR signaling pathway controlling the tempo of the process of newborn neurons integration during adult neurogenesis, including correct neuron positioning, dendritic development and synapse formation. Signals downstream of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) to mediate the effects of various growth factors such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), insulin and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I). AKT mediates the antiapoptotic effects of IGF-I. Essential for the SPATA13-mediated regulation of cell migration and adhesion assembly and disassembly. May be involved in the regulation of the placental development. Phosphorylates STK4/MST1 at 'Thr-120' and 'Thr-387' leading to inhibition of its: kinase activity, nuclear translocation, autophosphorylation and ability to phosphorylate FOXO3. Phosphorylates STK3/MST2 at 'Thr-117' and 'Thr-384' leading to inhibition of its: cleavage, kinase activity, autophosphorylation at Thr-180, binding to RASSF1 and nuclear translocation. Phosphorylates SRPK2 and enhances its kinase activity towards SRSF2 and ACIN1 and promotes its nuclear translocation. Phosphorylates RAF1 at 'Ser-259' and negatively regulates its activity. Phosphorylation of BAD stimulates its pro-apoptotic activity. Phosphorylates KAT6A at 'Thr-369' and this phosphorylation inhibits the interaction of KAT6A with PML and negatively regulates its acetylation activity towards p53/TP53. AKT1-specific substrates have been recently identified, including palladin (PALLD), which phosphorylation modulates cytoskeletal organization and cell motility; prohibitin (PHB), playing an important role in cell metabolism and proliferation; and CDKN1A, for which phosphorylation at 'Thr-145' induces its release from CDK2 and cytoplasmic relocalization. These recent findings indicate that the AKT1 isoform hasa more specific role in cell motility and proliferation. Phosphorylates CLK2 thereby controlling cell survival to ionizing radiation.Jones P.F., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 88:4171-4175(1991).Matsubara A., Diabetologia 44:910-913(2001).Coffer P.J., Eur. J. Biochem. 201:475-481(1991).

Product Categories/Family for anti-Akt antibody

Total protein Ab

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 62241013
• NCBI GeneID: 207
• NCBI Accession #: NP_001014431.1
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NM_001014431.1
• UniProt Accession #: P31749; Q9BWB6; B2RAM5; B7Z5R1
• Molecular Weight: 48,347 Da
• NCBI Official Full Name: RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 1
• NCBI Official Symbol: AKT1
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: AKT; PKB; RAC; CWS6; PRKBA; PKB-ALPHA; RAC-ALPHA
• NCBI Protein Information: RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase
• UniProt Protein Name: RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase
• Protein Family: AKT-interacting protein
• UniProt Gene Name: AKT1
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: PKB; RAC; PKB; PKB alpha
• UniProt Entry Name: AKT1_HUMAN

NCBI Description

The serine-threonine protein kinase encoded by the AKT1 gene is catalytically inactive in serum-starved primary and immortalized fibroblasts. AKT1 and the related AKT2 are activated by platelet-derived growth factor. The activation is rapid and specific, and it is abrogated by mutations in the pleckstrin homology domain of AKT1. It was shown that the activation occurs through phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. In the developing nervous system AKT is a critical mediator of growth factor-induced neuronal survival. Survival factors can suppress apoptosis in a transcription-independent manner by activating the serine/threonine kinase AKT1, which then phosphorylates and inactivates components of the apoptotic machinery. Mutations in this gene have been associated with the Proteus syndrome. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

Uniprot Description

Akt1: an oncogenic AGC kinase that plays a critical role in regulating cell survival and metabolism in many different signaling pathways. Dual phosphorylation is required for its activation. T308 is phosphorylated by PDK1 in the PI3 kinase pathway, and S473 is phosphorylated by mTOR in the mTORC2 pathway. The 'Lys-63'-linked ubiquitination of AKT1 by TRAF6 is important for its translocation to the plasma membrane, phosphorylation, and activation. When Akt is fully phosphorylated it translocates into the nucleus, undergoes 'Lys-48'-polyubiquitination catalyzed by TTC3, leading to its proteosomal degradation. Hyperactive or overexpressed in a number of cancers including breast, prostate, lung, pancreatic, liver, ovarian and colorectal. Over 160 protein substrates are known including many that regulate transcription, metabolism, apoptosis, cell cycle, and growth.

Protein type: Kinase, protein; Oncoprotein; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); Protein kinase, AGC; EC 2.7.11.1; AGC group; AKT family

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 14q32.32

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; microtubule cytoskeleton; mitochondrion; cytoplasm; plasma membrane; spindle; intercellular junction; nucleus; cytosol

Molecular Function: identical protein binding; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; protein binding; enzyme binding; phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-triphosphate binding; protein kinase C binding; nitric-oxide synthase regulator activity; protein serine/threonine/tyrosine kinase activity; kinase activity; phosphatidylinositol-3,4-bisphosphate binding; ATP binding; protein kinase activity

Biological Process: negative regulation of JNK cascade; regulation of myelination; positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process; nerve growth factor receptor signaling pathway; protein ubiquitination; glucose homeostasis; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of cell migration; G1/S-specific positive regulation of cyclin-dependent protein kinase activity; germ cell development; positive regulation of glucose import; cell projection organization and biogenesis; protein catabolic process; maternal placenta development; response to food; platelet activation; glycogen biosynthetic process; fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of nitric-oxide synthase activity; positive regulation of blood vessel endothelial cell migration; glucose metabolic process; positive regulation of lipid biosynthetic process; positive regulation of cell growth; cellular response to insulin stimulus; insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway; response to heat; T cell costimulation; striated muscle cell differentiation; positive regulation of fat cell differentiation; negative regulation of protein kinase activity; positive regulation of endothelial cell proliferation; positive regulation of transcription factor activity; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; regulation of nitric-oxide synthase activity; response to oxidative stress; negative regulation of apoptosis; negative regulation of autophagy; negative regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation; translation; apoptosis; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process; positive regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process; positive regulation of cellular protein metabolic process; negative regulation of cell size; glucose transport; negative regulation of caspase activity; signal transduction; nitric oxide metabolic process; regulation of translation; apoptotic mitochondrial changes; protein kinase B signaling cascade; nitric oxide biosynthetic process; inflammatory response; cell differentiation; activated T cell apoptosis; aging; epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; negative regulation of proteolysis; phosphoinositide-mediated signaling; myelin maintenance in the peripheral nervous system; protein modification process; positive regulation of peptidyl-serine phosphorylation; endocrine pancreas development; osteoblast differentiation; cell proliferation; G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; peptidyl-serine phosphorylation; protein import into nucleus, translocation; positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process; positive regulation of vasoconstriction; insulin receptor signaling pathway; innate immune response; gene expression; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; blood coagulation; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway; phosphorylation; hyaluronan metabolic process

Disease: Schizophrenia; Cowden Syndrome 6; Proteus Syndrome; Breast Cancer; Ovarian Cancer