AHP1721 recognises the C-terminus of phosphoinositide 3-kinase enhancer (PIKE). It exists as isoform 1 (PIKE-L) and isoform 2 (PIKE-A). PIKE-L is the longer of the two (124kDa) and participates in the prevention of neuronal apoptosis by enhancing PI3 kinase activity. It does so by binding to the adaptor protein Homer, linking to metabotropic glutamate receptors. The shorter PIKE-A isoform is also known as Centaurin gamma 1. It does not stimulate PI3 kinase but may protect cells from apoptosis by stimulating Akt. Overexpression of PIKE-A enhances Akt activity and promotes cancer cell invasion. PIKE-A also regulates the adaptor protein 1-dependent trafficking of proteins in the endosomal system. PIKE-L is found in the cytoplasm and nucleus, and is brain-specific, whereas PIKE-A is ubiquitously expressed and found in the cytoplasm only.
AHP1721 recognises both PIKE-L and PIKE-A.
Species Cross-Reactivity
Target Species
Cross Reactivity
Mouse
Yes
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
Immunohistology - Paraffin(1)
10ug/ml
Western Blotting
0.5 - 2.0ug/ml
(1)
This product requires antigen retrieval using heat treatment prior to staining of paraffin sections.Sodium citrate buffer pH 6.0 is recommended for this purpose.
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Shelf Life
18 months from date of despatch.
Antiserum Preparation
Antiserum to PIKE (CT) was raised by repeated immunisation of rabbits with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG was prepared from whole serum by ion exchange chromatography.