Anti-FAK (Focal Adhesion Associated Protein Tyrosine Kinase, BC3)

FAK is a 125 Kd protein that is 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 (Guan, J L and Shalloway, D). 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 (Burridge, K, et al). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested. , Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 0.2ug/ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Positive Control: HEK293 cell lysate, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.