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Phospho FAK antibody pY397 [EP2160Y] ab81298 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used in FAK western blotting and immunofluorescence. Suitable for human, mouse and rat samples.

- Recombinant format for unrivaled batch-batch consistency: no need for same-lot requests
- Antibody clone EP2160Y has been tried and trusted by researchers since 2009 and is cited in >150 publications
New 20 ul size available


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Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (AB81298), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (AB81298), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (AB81298), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (AB81298), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
WBIHC-PICC/IF
Human
Tested
Not recommended
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Not recommended
Expected
Rat
Tested
Not recommended
Expected

Tested
Tested

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

1/1000

Notes

-

Species

Rat

Dilution info

1/1000

Notes

-

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/1000

Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species

Mouse, Rat, Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

5 µg/mL

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Mouse, Rat

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Non-receptor protein-tyrosine kinase that plays an essential role in regulating cell migration, adhesion, spreading, reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, formation and disassembly of focal adhesions and cell protrusions, cell cycle progression, cell proliferation and apoptosis. Required for early embryonic development and placenta development. Required for embryonic angiogenesis, normal cardiomyocyte migration and proliferation, and normal heart development. Regulates axon growth and neuronal cell migration, axon branching and synapse formation; required for normal development of the nervous system. Plays a role in osteogenesis and differentiation of osteoblasts. Functions in integrin signal transduction, but also in signaling downstream of numerous growth factor receptors, G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR), EPHA2, netrin receptors and LDL receptors. Forms multisubunit signaling complexes with SRC and SRC family members upon activation; this leads to the phosphorylation of additional tyrosine residues, creating binding sites for scaffold proteins, effectors and substrates. Regulates numerous signaling pathways. Promotes activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and the AKT1 signaling cascade. Promotes activation of MAPK1/ERK2, MAPK3/ERK1 and the MAP kinase signaling cascade. Promotes localized and transient activation of guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) and GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs), and thereby modulates the activity of Rho family GTPases. Signaling via CAS family members mediates activation of RAC1. Recruits the ubiquitin ligase MDM2 to P53/TP53 in the nucleus, and thereby regulates P53/TP53 activity, P53/TP53 ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. Phosphorylates SRC; this increases SRC kinase activity. Phosphorylates ACTN1, ARHGEF7, GRB7, RET and WASL. Promotes phosphorylation of PXN and STAT1; most likely PXN and STAT1 are phosphorylated by a SRC family kinase that is recruited to autophosphorylated PTK2/FAK1, rather than by PTK2/FAK1 itself. Promotes phosphorylation of BCAR1; GIT2 and SHC1; this requires both SRC and PTK2/FAK1. Promotes phosphorylation of BMX and PIK3R1. Isoform 6 (FRNK) does not contain a kinase domain and inhibits PTK2/FAK1 phosphorylation and signaling. Its enhanced expression can attenuate the nuclear accumulation of LPXN and limit its ability to enhance serum response factor (SRF)-dependent gene transcription.Isoform 6Isoform 6 (FRNK) does not contain a kinase domain and inhibits PTK2/FAK1 phosphorylation and signaling. Its enhanced expression can attenuate the nuclear accumulation of LPXN and limit its ability to enhance serum response factor (SRF)-dependent gene transcription.

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Phospho FAK antibody pY397 [EP2160Y] ab81298 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used in FAK western blotting and immunofluorescence. Suitable for human, mouse and rat samples.

- Recombinant format for unrivaled batch-batch consistency: no need for same-lot requests
- Antibody clone EP2160Y has been tried and trusted by researchers since 2009 and is cited in >150 publications
New 20 ul size available

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number

EP2160Y

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Specificity

The activation of phosphorylation of FAK is reported to be related to developmental processes in brain tissue (PMID: 14642275, PMID: 21118706). So expression level of phosphorylated modified FAK in normal brain is quite low causing not easy to be detected. We suggest optimizing experimental protocols (increasing lysate amount, using lower dilution or higher sensitivity ECL substrate) to improve results.

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) also known as Protein Tyrosine Kinase 2 (PTK2) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase. This protein has a molecular weight of approximately 125 kDa. FAK is expressed at high levels in brain muscle and liver tissues. Mechanically FAK plays a role in cellular adhesion and migration by regulating integrin signaling and cell-extracellular matrix interactions. FAK auto-phosphorylates at tyrosine residue 397 creating a binding site for Src family kinases and promoting downstream signaling pathways.

Biological function summary

Focal Adhesion Kinase participates in the formation of focal adhesions which are complexes that connect the cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix. The FAK protein functions as an important signaling node in these structures allowing for the assembly of multiprotein signal transduction complexes. FAK also controls cellular processes such as spreading motility and survival. The interaction with proteins such as Src kinases paxillin and talin facilitates its biological roles in cell signaling.

Pathways

Focal Adhesion Kinase engages in the regulation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway. These pathways are instrumental for cell proliferation survival and migration. In these pathways FAK interacts with proteins such as PI3K Grb2 and Sos linking integrin-mediated signals with downstream effects that influence cell behavior and survival.

Associated diseases and disorders

Altered FAK signaling has ties to cancer progression and metastasis as well as cardiovascular diseases. In cancer the overexpression of FAK and its interaction with proteins like Src and VEGFR can drive tumor growth and angiogenesis. In cardiovascular diseases improper FAK activation can lead to aberrant heart tissue remodeling and associated pathologies. Abnormalities in FAK signaling pathways can therefore contribute significantly to the development and progression of these diseases.

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4 product images

  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298)

    Blocking Buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST

    Dilution Buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298) at 1/2000 dilution

    Lane 1: Untreated mouse brain at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Mouse brain treated with alkaline phosphatase at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 119 kDa

    Observed band size: 119 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298)

    Blocking Buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST

    Dilution Buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Untreated rat brain at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Rat brain treated with alkaline phosphatase at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1000 µg

    Predicted band size: 119 kDa

    Observed band size: 119 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298) at 1/2000 dilution

    Lane 1: human brain tissue lysates, untreated. at 10 µg

    Lane 2: human brain tissue lysates treated with AP. at 10 µg

    Lane 3: rat brain tissue lysates, untreated. at 10 µg

    Lane 4: rat brain tissue lysates treated with AP. at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP labelled goat anti rabbit. at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 119 kDa

    Observed band size: 119 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298)

    Blocking buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST. 

    Diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    The activation of phosphorylation of FAK is reported to be related to developmental processes in brain tissue (PMID: 14642275, PMID: 21118706). So expression level of phosphorylated modified FAK in normal brain is quite low causing not easy to be detected. We suggest optimizing experimental protocols (increasing lysate amount, using lower dilution or higher sensitivity ECL substrate) to improve results.

    Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602 has been used as a loading control.

    Lane 1: Untreated NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lanes 1 - 5: Western blot - Anti-FAK (phospho Y397) antibody [EP2160Y] (ab81298) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 2: NIH/3T3 treated with 10mM Pervanadate for 60 min whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Untreated HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: HeLa treated with 10mM Pervanadate for 60 min whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 5: Mouse brain tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 119 kDa

    Observed band size: 119 kDa

    Exposure time: 40s

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