NIK Antibody: Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) is a ubiquitous transcription factor and an essential mediator of gene expression during activation of immune and inflammatory responses. NF-κB mediates the expression of a great variety of genes in response to extracellular stimuli including IL-1, TNFα, LPS and mitogens. A serine/threonine protein kinase which mediates NF-κB activation by IL-1, TNFα and CD95 was identified recently and designated NIK (for NF-κB inducing kinase). NIK is an activator of IκB kinase alpha and beta (IKKα and IKKβ). Therefore, NIK is a key molecule in the NF-κB signaling pathway leading to the induction of a variety of gene expression in response to proinflammatory cytokines and bacteria products.1) Malinin NL, Boldin MP, Kovalenko AV, et al. MAP3K-related kinase involved in NF-κB induction by TNF, CD95 and IL-1. Nature 1997; 385:540-4.
Immunogen
NIK antibody was raised against a 17 amino acid peptide near the carboxy terminus of human NIK. The immunogen is located within the last 50 amino acids of NIK.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
NIK antibody can be used for detection of NIK by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/mL.:
Immunofluorescence of NIK in 293 cells with NIK antibody at 10 μg/ml.
Application
Immunocytochemistry of NIK in 293 cells with NIK antibody at 10 μg/ml.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1210 - 293 Cell Lysate
Application Notes
NIK antibody can be used for detection of NIK by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
NIK antibody can be stored 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.
Storage Buffer
NIK Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.