Anti-AKT1, clone 5E5.F5.D7

Anti-AKT1 antibody is directed against human AKT1. The antibody detects both unphosphorylated and phosphorylated forms of the protein. Anti-AKT1 antibody was purified from ascites by Protein A chromatography. Cross reactivity with AKT1 from other species has not been determined, however, the sequence of the immunogen shows 85% identity to mouse and 92% identity with rat, therefore, cross reactivity is expected. AKT1 Antibody detects AKT1 which is a component of the PI-3 kinase pathway and is activated by phosphorylation at Ser 473 and Thr 308. AKT is a cytoplasmic protein also known as Protein Kinase B (PKB) and rac (related to A and C kinases). AKT is a key regulator of many signal transduction pathways. AKT Exhibits tight control over cell proliferation and cell viability. Overexpression or inappropriate activation of AKT is noted in many types of cancer. AKT mediates many of the downstream events of PI 3-kinase (a lipid kinase activated by growth factors, cytokines and insulin). PI 3-kinase recruits AKT to the membrane, where it is activated by PDK1 phosphorylation. Once phosphorylated, AKT dissociates from the membrane and phosphorylates targets in the cytoplasm and the cell nucleus. AKT has two main roles: (i) inhibition of apoptosis. (ii) promotion of proliferation. Anti-AKT1 Antibody is ideal for investigators involved in Cell Signaling, Neuroscience and Signal Transduction research.