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AB87597

Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody

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Goat Polyclonal KCC2A antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 9 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human CAMK2A aa 400 to C-terminus.

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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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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody (AB87597)
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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody (AB87597)

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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody (ab87597) at 0.1 µg/mL

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mouse brain lysate at 35 µg

Predicted band size: 54 kDa

Observed band size: 55 kDa,65 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody (AB87597)
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Western blot - Anti-CaMKII alpha antibody (AB87597)

CaMKII alpha western blot using anti-CaMKII alpha antibody ab87597. Publication image and figure legend from De La Rossa, A., Laporte, M. H., et al., 2022, Elife, PubMed 35188099.

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Generation of mice with an inducible deletion of the MPC1 gene in adult glutamatergic neurons.(A) Strategies used to generate CamKIIaCreERT2-Mpc1flox/flox mice. Upon Tamoxifen injection, expression of the Cre recombinase in CamKIIα glutamatergic neurons drives deletion of the MPC1 gene. These mice are referred to as neuro-MPC1-KO or neuro-MPC1-WT when they are Cre- (1. Glutamatergic neuron; 2. Astrocytes; 3. Inhibitory neuron). (B) Immunostaining of MPC1 (red) in cortical sections from neuro-MPC1-WT and neuro-MPC1-KO mice (scale bar : 100 μm). (C) Western blot analysis of whole cortex, synaptosome lysates and heavy organelles (mainly mitochondria), obtained from brains of neuro-MPC1-WT and neuro-MPC1-KO mice using neuronal (Synaptophysin, tyrosine hydroxylase, CamKIIα) and astroglial markers (GFAP) as well as mitochondrial markers (MPC1, MPC2 and VDAC). Note that synaptosomes are enriched for CamKIIα, a marker of excitatory neurons. Quantification (right panel) shows that except for MPC1 and MPC2, the content of these markers is similar in WT and KO preparations. N = 6 independent neuro-MPC1-WT and neuro-MPC1-KO mice. Mann-Whitney test ((6) neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p = 0.0286, (7) neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p = 0.0152).Metabolic effects of MPC deletion in excitatory neurons in vitro and behavioural consequences in neuro-MPC1-WT and KO animals.(A) Profile and quantification of oxygen consumption rates (OCR) of synaptosomes purified from neuro-MPC1-WT and neuro-MPC1-KO mice. Data were obtained using the Seahorse XF analyzer. Assays were performed in the presence of pyruvate (5 mM) and glucose (5 mM) as carbon sources. Left panel : the following compounds were injected at the time indicated by vertical lines : Oligomycin, fCCP, Rotenone and Antimycin A. Right panel : quantification of basal and maximal OCR is expressed as a ratio of the WT for each condition. N = 10 independent mice for each condition. One-way ANOVA followed by Holm Sidak post hoc test (neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p = 0.0001). (B) 2-NBDG uptake in synaptosomes purified from neuro-MPC1-WT and neuro-MPC1-KO mice showing an increase of glucose import in neuro-MPC1-KO synaptosome compared to WT. N = 6 independent mice for each condition. Mann Whitney test (neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p = 0.0022). (C) Coronal sections of cortex and hippocampus P70 of neuro-MPC1-WT and neuro-MPC1-KO mice stained for apoptotic cells using TUNEL assay (TUNEL positive cells are indicated with a red arrowhead)(scale bar : 500 μm). (D) Quantification of total cell number in cortical L2/3 from neuro-MPC1-WT mice and neuro-MPC1-KO. N = 3 independent mice for each condition. Mann Whitney test (neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p = 0.2061). (E–J) Effect of the inducible MPC1-depletion in body weight (E), fat mass percentage (F), elevated plus maze (EPM) (G), open field (OF) (H), social preference (SP) (I) and forced swim test (FST) (J). N = 6–10 animals/group. Unpaired t test, ((E,F,I,J) neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p > 0.9; (G) neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO p = 0.054; (H) neuro-MPC1-WT vs neuro-MPC1-KO, p = 0.073).

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Key facts

Host species

Goat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Human

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human CAMK2A aa 400 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Specificity

Expected to recognize both reported isoforms of CaMKII (NP_057065.2 and NP_741960.1). This antibody does cross-react with CAMKII beta protein

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
Purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation, followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.3 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA
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). 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 (9)

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CNS neuroscience & therapeutics 31:e70227 PubMed39838823

2025

Modulating Anxiety-Like Behaviors in Neuropathic Pain: Role of Anterior Cingulate Cortex Astrocytes Activation.

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Unspecified reactive species

Qingqing Zhou,Qi Zhong,Zhuang Liu,Ziyue Zhao,Jie Wang,Zongze Zhang

Theranostics 14:480-495 PubMed38169536

2024

Cerebellar Purkinje cell firing promotes conscious recovery from anesthesia state through coordinating neuronal communications with motor cortex.

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Jinpiao Zhu,Chang Chen,Xiaodong Liu,Mengying He,Yuanyuan Fang,Li Wang,Junke Jia,Juan Guo,Ziyue Zhao,Chenyi Gao,Jingang He,Chengshi Xu,Fuqiang Xu,Daqing Ma,Jie Wang,Zongze Zhang

International journal of molecular sciences 24: PubMed36902010

2023

Organizational Principles of the Centrifugal Projections to the Olfactory Bulb.

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Li Wang,Xiangning Li,Fengming Chen,Qing Liu,Fuqiang Xu

eLife 11: PubMed35188099

2022

Paradoxical neuronal hyperexcitability in a mouse model of mitochondrial pyruvate import deficiency.

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Andres De La Rossa,Marine H Laporte,Simone Astori,Thomas Marissal,Sylvie Montessuit,Preethi Sheshadri,Eva Ramos-Fernández,Pablo Mendez,Abbas Khani,Charles Quairiaux,Eric B Taylor,Jared Rutter,José Manuel Nunes,Alan Carleton,Michael R Duchen,Carmen Sandi,Jean-Claude Martinou

Neurochemical research 45:2312-2323 PubMed32696324

2020

GPR50 Distribution in the Mouse Cortex and Hippocampus.

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Qifa Li,Yue Zhang,Bi-Ying Ge,Na Li,Hai- Lun Sun,Michael Ntim,Yi-Ping Sun,Xue-Fei Wu,Jin-Yi Yang,Shao Li

Cell reports 29:1130-1146.e8 PubMed31665629

2019

TSPAN5 Enriched Microdomains Provide a Platform for Dendritic Spine Maturation through Neuroligin-1 Clustering.

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Edoardo Moretto,Anna Longatti,Luca Murru,Ingrid Chamma,Alessandro Sessa,Jonathan Zapata,Eric Hosy,Matthieu Sainlos,Julien Saint-Pol,Eric Rubinstein,Daniel Choquet,Vania Broccoli,Giampietro Schiavo,Olivier Thoumine,Maria Passafaro

Learning & memory (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.) 24:86-94 PubMed28096498

2017

Differential changes in hippocampal CaMKII and GluA1 activity after memory training involving different levels of adaptive forgetting.

Applications

WB

Species

Rat

Nicolas Fraize,Al Mahdy Hamieh,Mickaël Antoine Joseph,Monique Touret,Régis Parmentier,Paul Antoine Salin,Gaël Malleret

PloS one 9:e104718 PubMed25121483

2014

Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor-mediated vomiting occurs via the activation of Ca2+/CaMKII-dependent ERK1/2 signaling in the least shrew (Cryptotis parva).

Applications

IHC-Fr

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Weixia Zhong,Tarun E Hutchinson,Seetha Chebolu,Nissar A Darmani

Neuroscience 258:174-83 PubMed24231734

2013

Adolescent social isolation enhances the plasmalemmal density of NMDA NR1 subunits in dendritic spines of principal neurons in the basolateral amygdala of adult mice.

Applications

IHC-FoFr

Species

Mouse

J O Gan,E Bowline,F S Lourenco,V M Pickel
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