Western Blot (WB)
(Anti-FAK antibody, MBS175679, Western blottingLane 1: Rat Brain Tissue LysateLane 2: Rat Liver Tissue Lysate )
Rabbit FAK Polyclonal Antibody | anti-PTK2 antibody
Anti-FAK antibody
Western Blot (WB)
(Anti-FAK antibody, MBS175679, Western blottingLane 1: Rat Brain Tissue LysateLane 2: Rat Liver Tissue Lysate )
Western Blot (WB)
(Anti-FAK antibody, MBS175679, Western blottingLane 1: Rat Brain Tissue LysateLane 2: Rat Liver Tissue Lysate )
Background: FAK,(Focal Adhesion Kinase), also known as PTK2(protein tyrosine kinase 2), is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the PTK2 gene. PTK2 is a focal adhesion-associated protein kinase involved in cellular adhesion(how cells stick to each other and their surroundings) and spreading processes(how cells move around). It has been shown that when FAK was blocked, breast cancer cells became less metastastic due to decreased mobility. This gene encodes a cytosolic protein tyrosine kinase that is found concentrated in the focal adhesions that form among cells attaching to extracellular matrix constituents. The encoded protein is a member of the FAK subfamily of protein tyrosine kinases that included PYK2 but lacks significant sequence similarity to kinases from other subfamilies. With the exception of certain types of blood cells, most cells express FAK. FAK tyrosine kinase activity can be activated, which plays a key important early step in cell migration. FAK activity elicits intracellular signal transduction pathways that promote the turn-over of cell contacts with the extracellular matrix, promoting cell migration. FAK is required during development, with loss of FAK resulting in lethality. It seems to be a paradox that FAK is not absolutely required for cell migration, and may play other roles in the cell, including the regulation of the tumor suppressor p53. At least four transcript variants encoding four different isoforms have been found for this gene, but the full-length natures of only two of them have been determined. FAK is a protein of 125 kD recruited as a participant in focal adhesion dynamics between cells, and has a role in motility and cell survival. FAK is a highly conserved, non-receptor tyrosine kinase originally identified as a substrate for the oncogene protein tyrosine kinase v-src. This cytosolic kinase has been implicated in diverse cellular roles including cell locomotion, mitogen response and cell survival. FAK is typically located at structures known as focal adhesions, these are multi-protein structures that link the extracellular matrix(ECM) to the cytoplasmic cytoskeleton. Additional components of focal adhesions include actin, filamin, vinculin, talin, paxillin and tensin.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein tyrosine kinase which is found concentrated in the focal adhesions that form between cells growing in the presence of extracellular matrix constituents. The encoded protein is a member of the FAK subfamily of protein tyrosine kinases but lacks significant sequence similarity to kinases from other subfamilies. Activation of this gene may be an important early step in cell growth and intracellular signal transduction pathways triggered in response to certain neural peptides or to cell interactions with the extracellular matrix. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene, but the full-length natures of only three of them have been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]
Uniprot Description
FAK: a tyrosine kinase of the FAK family required for cell migration and contact-dependent survival signaling. Activated by tyrosine-phosphorylation in response to either integrin clustering induced by cell adhesion or antibody cross-linking, or via G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) occupancy by ligands such as bombesin or lysophosphatidic acid, or via LDL receptor occupancy. Downstream of integrins and Src, upstream of Ras/MAPK. Localizes to focal adhesions that form between cells growing in the presence of extracellular matrix constituents. Interacts with CAS family members and with GIT1, SORBS1 and BCAR3. Interacts with Shb. Required for full Ras transformation of fibroblasts. Increased expression in breast and other cancers, related to chromosome 8q amplification. Overexpression and activation associated with increased migration, invasion and progression of ovarian cancer, and with progression in hepatocellular carcinoma, thyroid cancer, and acute myelogenous leukemia. siRNA increases chemosensitivity of pancreatic adenocarcinoma xenografts. Inhibitor: ISI15421 (antisense). Four splice-variant isoforms have been observed.
Protein type: EC 2.7.10.2; Protein kinase, TK; Kinase, protein; Protein kinase, tyrosine (non-receptor); TK group; Fak family
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8q24.3
Cellular Component: extrinsic to internal side of plasma membrane; cytoskeleton; focal adhesion; lamellipodium; apical plasma membrane; cytoplasm; plasma membrane; stress fiber; microtubule organizing center; cell cortex; nucleus; cytosol
Molecular Function: JUN kinase binding; signal transducer activity; protein binding; protein-tyrosine kinase activity; non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity; SH2 domain binding; actin binding; protein kinase binding; ATP binding; receptor binding; protein kinase activity
Biological Process: heart morphogenesis; axon guidance; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; establishment of nucleus localization; peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation; apoptosis; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; cell motility involved in cell locomotion; neuron migration; negative regulation of synaptogenesis; regulation of cell shape; regulation of cell adhesion mediated by integrin; transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of cell proliferation; ephrin receptor signaling pathway; negative regulation of axonogenesis; angiogenesis; vasculogenesis; placenta development; cell structure disassembly during apoptosis; epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; integrin-mediated signaling pathway; platelet activation; regulation of osteoblast differentiation; central nervous system neuron axonogenesis; positive regulation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase activity; signal complex assembly; cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; microtubule cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; negative regulation of organ growth; regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase cascade; positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade; embryonic development; establishment of cell polarity; positive regulation of protein kinase activity; regulation of focal adhesion formation; endothelial cell migration; innate immune response; negative regulation of cell-cell adhesion; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway; blood coagulation; positive regulation of cell migration; negative regulation of apoptosis; regulation of cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis
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Product Notes
The PTK2 ptk2 (Catalog #AAA175679) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Anti-FAK antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's FAK can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the PTK2 ptk2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "FAK, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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