AMPK is responsible for the regulation of fatty acid synthesis by phosphorylation of acetyl-CoA carboxylase. It also regulates cholesterol synthesis via phosphorylation and inactivation of hormone-sensitive lipase and hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase. It appears to act as a metabolic stress-sensing protein kinase switching off biosynthetic pathways when cellular ATP levels are depleted and when 5'-AMP rises in response to fuel limitation and/or hypoxia. AMPK alpha1, a member of the Ser/Thr protein kinase family, is a catalytic subunit of AMPK.1) Zhang, Q.H., et al., Genome Res. 10(10):1546-1560 (2000).
Immunogen
This AMPK alpha 1 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 479-510 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human AMPK alpha 1.
Western Blot at 1:8000 dilution Lane 1: Hela whole cell lysate Lane 2: SK-BR-3 whole cell lysate Lysates/proteins at 20 ug per lane.
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:8000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.