Rabbit anti-Human LIM Kinase Polyclonal Antibody | anti-LIMK1 antibody

Anti-LIM Kinase Antibody

Cat. Num. AAA4157715

• Gene Names: LIMK1; LIMK; LIMK-1
• Reactivity: Human
• Applications: Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry
• Purity: Affinity Purified
• Synonyms: LIM Kinase; Polyclonal Antibody; Anti-LIM Kinase Antibody; anti-LIMK1 antibody

• Host: Rabbit
• Reactivity: Human
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Isotype: IgG
• Specificity: This affinity purified antibody is directed against human LIM kinase protein. The product was affinity purified from monospecific antiserum by immunoaffinity purification. A BLAST analysis was used to suggest reactivity with this protein from human, chimpanzee and orangutan based on 100% homology for the immunogen sequence. Expect cross reactivity with LIM kinase from mouse and rat sources as only a single amino acid residue change is found within the immunogen sequence (94% positive by BLAST). Cross reactivity with LIM kinase homologues from other sources has not been determined.
• Purity/Purification: Affinity Purified
• Form/Format: Liquid; PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.05% sodium azide.
• Concentration: 1ug/ul (varies by lot)
• Sequence Length: 647

• Applicable Applications for anti-LIMK1 antibody: Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Application Notes: This affinity purified antibody has been tested for use in ELISA and by western blot. Specific conditions for reactivity should be optimized by the end user. Expect a band approximately 73 kDa in size corresponding to LIM kinase by western blotting in the appropriate cell lysate or extract.
• Immunogen: This affinity purified antibody was prepared from whole rabbit serum produced by repeated immunizations with a synthetic peptide corresponding aa 630-647 of human LIM kinase protein.
• Preparation and Storage: This product is stable for several weeks at 4 degree C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use.; For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at-20 degree C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.

Testing Data

Related Product Information for anti-LIMK1 antibody

LIM Kinase is also known as LIM-domain containing protein kinase, LIMK-1 and LIMK. There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase 1 and LIM kinase 2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. LIMK1 is likely to be a component of an intracellular signaling pathway and may be involved in brain development. LIMK1 hemizygosity is implicated in the impaired visuospatial constructive cognition of Williams syndrome. Two splice variant have been identified. LIM kinase has a cytoplamic localization.

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 565280
• NCBI GeneID: 3984
• NCBI Official Full Name: LIM kinase
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: LIM domain kinase 1
• NCBI Official Symbol: LIMK1
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: LIMK; LIMK-1
• NCBI Protein Information: LIM domain kinase 1
• Protein Family: LIM domain kinase

NCBI Description

There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. LIMK1 is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates actin polymerization via phosphorylation and inactivation of the actin binding factor cofilin. This protein is ubiquitously expressed during development and plays a role in many cellular processes associated with cytoskeletal structure. This protein also stimulates axon growth and may play a role in brain development. LIMK1 hemizygosity is implicated in the impaired visuospatial constructive cognition of Williams syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011]