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AB22609

Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9]

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Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (ab22609) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting CaMKII alpha in Western Blot, IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.

- Over 90 publications
- Trusted since 2005

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CAMKA, KIAA0968, CAMK2A, Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type II subunit alpha, CaM kinase II subunit alpha, CaMK-II subunit alpha

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (AB22609)
  • IHC-Fr

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (AB22609)

IHC image of CaMKII alpha staining in a section of frozen normal rat brain performed on a Leica BOND™ system using the standard protocol. The section was fixed in 10% paraformaldehyde (10 min) prior to staining. The section was incubated with ab22609, 1 µg/mL, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (AB22609)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (AB22609)

IHC image of ab22609 staining in Rat normal brain (Purkinje cells, cerebellum) formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section, performed on a Leica BondTM system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 mins. The section was then incubated with ab22609, 1μg/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.

Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (AB22609)
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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (AB22609)

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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (ab22609) at 10 µg/mL

Lane 1:

Brain (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Brain (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

Brain (Human) Tissue Lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Goat polyclonal to Mouse IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/5000 dilution

Predicted band size: 54 kDa

Observed band size: 100 kDa,50 kDa,65 kDa,70 kDa

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Exposure time: 5min

  • Carrier free

    Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] - BSA and Azide free

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9]

  • HRP

    HRP Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9]

Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

6G9

Isotype

IgG1

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

IHC-Fr, WB, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody [6G9] (ab22609) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of CaMKII alpha?
Anti-CaMKII alpha [6G9] (ab22609) specifically detects a band for CaMKII alpha (UniProt: Q9UQM7) at a molecular weight of 56kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-CaMKII alpha [6G9] (ab22609) was first used in a scientific publication in 2005 and has been cited over 90 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists
Anti-CaMKII alpha [6G9] (ab22609) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [6G9] also available for your convenience: ab22609, Carrier free - ab187488, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab197497, HRP - ab197500

Want a custom formulation?
This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

CaMKII alpha also known as CAMK2A is an enzyme belonging to the CaMK kinase family. This protein is a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase and exhibits a molecular weight of approximately 50 to 60 kDa. CaMKII alpha is primarily expressed in the brain specifically in the hippocampus and other regions involved in synaptic activity. Due to its role as a serine/threonine kinase CaMKII alpha is significant in phosphorylating various substrates as part of cellular signaling.
Biological function summary

CaMKII alpha plays an important role in synaptic plasticity a process vital for learning and memory. The protein acts as an important component of the postsynaptic density complex where it interacts with other proteins to regulate synaptic strength. When calcium levels rise CaMKII alpha is activated through phosphorylation altering its conformation and allowing interactions with downstream substrates. This regulatory mechanism highlights its role in modulating neurotransmission synaptic potentiation and memory consolidation.

Pathways

CaMKII alpha functions within the calcium signaling pathway contributing to long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD). It interacts with proteins such as NMDA receptors to facilitate changes in synaptic strength alongside other kinases. This pathway's activation leads to memory formation and synaptic plasticity in the central nervous system. Additionally CaMKII alpha connects with the MAPK signaling pathway integrating signals from various neurotransmitter systems which help coordinate neuronal response to stimuli.

Alterations in CaMKII alpha have been linked to neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. In Alzheimer's discourse in CaMKII alpha phosphorylation correlates with impaired memory and cognitive function. The protein also interfaces with tau another key protein related to neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's. In schizophrenia abnormalities in CaMKII alpha expression and activity suggest its role in synaptic dysfunction and neurodevelopmental irregularities. Targeting CaMKII alpha may provide therapeutic opportunities for managing these and related neurological disorders.

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Target data

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase that functions autonomously after Ca(2+)/calmodulin-binding and autophosphorylation, and is involved in various processes, such as synaptic plasticity, neurotransmitter release and long-term potentiation (PubMed : 14722083). Member of the NMDAR signaling complex in excitatory synapses, it regulates NMDAR-dependent potentiation of the AMPAR and therefore excitatory synaptic transmission (By similarity). Regulates dendritic spine development (PubMed : 28130356). Also regulates the migration of developing neurons (PubMed : 29100089). Phosphorylates the transcription factor FOXO3 to activate its transcriptional activity (PubMed : 23805378). Phosphorylates the transcription factor ETS1 in response to calcium signaling, thereby decreasing ETS1 affinity for DNA (By similarity). In response to interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) stimulation, catalyzes phosphorylation of STAT1, stimulating the JAK-STAT signaling pathway (PubMed : 11972023). In response to interferon-beta (IFN-beta) stimulation, stimulates the JAK-STAT signaling pathway (PubMed : 35568036). In response to interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) stimulation, catalyzes phosphorylation of PSAT1, inhibiting ferroptosis by promoting GPX4 hydroxylation and stability (PubMed : 40281343). Acts as a negative regulator of 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)-mediated synaptic signaling via modulation of DAGLA activity (By similarity).
See full target information CAMK2A

Publications (127)

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Nature communications 16:6871 PubMed40715089

2025

Distinct role of claustrum and anterior cingulate cortex bidirectional circuits in methamphetamine taking and seeking.

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Manqing Wu,Miaojun Lai,Yiyin Zhou,Yingjie Cheng,Sai Shi,Fangmin Wang,Huizhen Liu,Min Zhao,Wenhua Zhou

Cells 14: PubMed40498020

2025

Soluble β-Amyloid Oligomers Selectively Upregulate TRPC3 in Excitatory Neurons via Calcineurin-Coupled NFAT.

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Zhengjun Wang,Dongyi Ding,Jiaxing Wang,Ling Chen,Qingming Dong,Moumita Khamrai,Yuyang Zhou,Akihiro Ishii,Kazuko Sakata,Wei Li,Jianyang Du,Thirumalini Vaithianathan,Fu-Ming Zhou,Francesca-Fang Liao

iScience 28:112439 PubMed40491956

2025

Immediate glucose signaling transmitted via the vagus nerve in gut-brain neural communication.

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Serika Yamada,Akiyo Natsubori,Kazuki Harada,Takashi Tsuboi,Hiromu Monai

The Journal of physiology 603:2763-2782 PubMed40193544

2025

Cathodal weak direct current decreases epileptic excitability with reduced neuronal activity and enhanced delta oscillations.

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Chia-Chu Chiang,Miao-Er Chien,Yu-Chieh Huang,Jyun-Ting Lin,Sheng-Fu Liang,Kuei-Sen Hsu,Dominique M Durand,Yi-Jen Wu

Journal of biomedical research 39:417-429 PubMed40164568

2025

Upregulated inwardly rectifying K current-mediated hypoactivity of parvalbumin interneurons underlies autism-like deficits in -deficient mice.

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Chen Li,Kerui Wang,Xingfeng Mao,Takuya Sasaki,Xiuxiu Liu,Yingmei Lu

iScience 28:112104 PubMed40129704

2025

From initial formation to developmental refinement: GABAergic inputs shape neuronal subnetworks in the primary somatosensory cortex.

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Jui-Yen Huang,Michael Hess,Abhinav Bajpai,Xuan Li,Liam N Hobson,Ashley J Xu,Scott J Barton,Hui-Chen Lu

Nature communications 16:2308 PubMed40055344

2025

Locomotion-dependent auditory gating to the parietal cortex guides multisensory decisions.

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Ilsong Choi,Seung-Hee Lee

Journal of inflammation research 17:9347-9358 PubMed39588143

2024

High Translocation of High Mobility Group Box 1 in the Brain Tissue of Patients with Sturge-Weber Syndrome.

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Zizhang Cheng,Xiaoli Li,Shu Wang,Weijin Sun,Junhong Pan,Xiongfei Wang,Jian Zhou,Tianfu Li,Guoming Luan,Yuguang Guan

Research (Washington, D.C.) 7:0521 PubMed39483173

2024

Coordinated Interactions between the Hippocampus and Retrosplenial Cortex in Spatial Memory.

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Ruiqing Hou,Ziyue Liu,Zichen Jin,Dongxue Huang,Yue Hu,Wenjie Du,Danyi Zhu,Leiting Yang,Yuanfeng Weng,Tifei Yuan,Bin Lu,Yingwei Wang,Yong Ping,Xiao Xiao

Research (Washington, D.C.) 7:0493 PubMed39381792

2024

Melatonin Induces Analgesic Effects through MT Receptor-Mediated Neuroimmune Modulation in the Mice Anterior Cingulate Cortex.

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Jian Wang,Junxiang Gu,Fujuan Ma,Yi Wei,Pan Wang,Shanming Yang,Xianxia Yan,Yifan Xiao,Keke Xing,Anxin Lou,Liru Zheng,Tingting Cao,Dayu Zhu,Jinlian Li,Luoying Zhang,Yunqing Li,Tao Chen
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