Each antibody in the PLCγ Antibody Sampler Kit detects endogenous levels of its target protein. The antibodies do not cross react with other PLCs.
Source / Purification
PLCγ1 monoclonal antibody is produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Leu1220 of human PLCγ1 protein.Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding human PLCγ1 and PLCγ2. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Description
PLCγ Antibody Sampler Kit provides an economical means of analyzing phospho and total PLCγ levels. PLCγ Antibody Sampler Kit contains enough primary and secondary antibodies to perform four western blot experiments with each antibody.
Background
Phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C (PLC) plays a significant role in transmembrane signaling. In response to extracellular stimuli such as hormones, growth factors, and neurotransmitters, PLC hydrolyzes phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) to generate two secondary messengers: inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG) (1). At least four families of PLCs have been identified: PLCβ, PLCγ, PLCδ, and PLCε. Phosphorylation is one of the key mechanisms that regulate the activity of PLC. PLCγ is activated by both receptor and non-receptor tyrosine kinases (2). PLCγ forms a complex with EGF and PDGF receptors, which leads to the phosphorylation of PLCγ at Tyr771, 783, and 1245 (3). Phosphorylation by Syk at Tyr783 activates the enzymatic activity of PLCγ1 (4). PLCγ2 is engaged in antigen-dependent signaling in B cells and collagen-dependent signaling in platelets. Phosphorylation by Btk or Lck at Tyr753, 759, 1197, and 1217 is correlated with PLCγ2 activity (5,6).