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AB236006

Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GSK3 alpha antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha, GSK-3 alpha, Serine/threonine-protein kinase GSK3A, GSK3A

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)

ab4870 at 1/50 dilution, staining GSK3 alpha in Human breast carcinoma tissue by Immunohistochemistry, Paraffin embedded section.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab40870).

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of HeLa (human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling GSK3 alpha with purified ab40870 at 1/200 dilution (10 μg/mL). Cells were fixed in 100% Methanol. Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1000 (2 μg/mL) dilution. DAPI (blue) was used as nuclear counterstain.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab40870).

Western blot - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)

This data was developed using ab40870, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

Lanes 1-4 : Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab40870 observed at 51 kDa. Red - loading control ab8245 observed at 36 kDa.

ab40870 Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] was shown to specifically react with GSK3 alpha in wild-type HEK-293T cells. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line ab266742 (knockout cell lysate ab257979) was used. Wild-type and GSK3 alpha knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab40870 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control (ab8245) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 1000 dilution and 1 in 20000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1 in 20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

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Western blot - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/gsk3-alpha-antibody-ep793y-ab40870'>ab40870</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type HEK-293T (Human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Western blot - Human GSK3A (GSK3 alpha) knockout HEK-293T cell lysate (<a href='/en-us/products/cell-lysates/human-gsk3a-gsk3-alpha-knockout-hek-293t-cell-lysate-ab257979'>ab257979</a>) at 20 µg

Lane 3:

HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

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Western blot - Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-irdye-800cw-preadsorbed-ab216773'>ab216773</a>) at 1/10000 dilution

Predicted band size: 51 kDa

Observed band size: 51 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)
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Western blot - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] - BSA and Azide free (AB236006)

Lane 1 : Wild-type HAP1 whole cell lysate (20 μg)
Lane 2 : GSK3 alpha knockout HAP1 whole cell lysate (20 μg)
Lane 3 : HeLa whole cell lysate (20 μg)
Lane 4 : HepG2 whole cell lysate (20 μg)

Lanes 1 - 4 : Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab40870 observed at 51 kDa. Red - loading control, ab8245, observed at 37 kDa.

ab40870 was shown to specifically react with GSK3 alpha in wild-type HAP1 cells. No band was observed when GSK3 alpha knockout samples were examined. Wild-type and GSK3 alpha knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab40870 and ab8245 (Mouse anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated overnight at 4°C at a 1/5000 dilution and 1/10,000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preabsorbed ab216773 and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preabsorbed ab216776 secondary antibodies at 1/10,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab40870).

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/gsk3-alpha-antibody-ep793y-ab40870'>ab40870</a>)

Predicted band size: 51 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EP793Y

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB, ICC/IF, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab236006 is the carrier-free version of ab40870.

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

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

Glycogen synthase kinase 3 alpha (GSK3 alpha) is a serine/threonine protein kinase also known as GSK3A with a molecular mass of approximately 51 kDa. It plays an important role in the regulation of various cellular processes. GSK3 alpha is expressed in many tissues but has high levels in the brain heart and skeletal muscle. It participates in the phosphorylation of numerous substrates impacting their activity and stability.
Biological function summary

GSK3 alpha influences several cellular functions including cell division differentiation and apoptosis. It functions independently or as part of a protein complex often forming dimeric complexes with GSK3 beta. GSK3 alpha alters the activity of numerous transcription factors and regulates insulin and Wnt signaling pathways affecting glucose metabolism and cellular growth.

Pathways

GSK3 alpha is involved in the Wnt and insulin signaling pathways. In the Wnt pathway GSK3 alpha phosphorylates beta-catenin marking it for degradation and controlling gene expression. In the insulin pathway it modulates glycogen synthesis and affects glucose homeostasis. GSK3 alpha interacts closely with proteins like APC and glycogen synthase making it integral to these pathways.

GSK3 alpha links to neurodegenerative disorders and diabetes. Its dysfunction contributes to Alzheimer’s disease where abnormal phosphorylation of tau protein occurs. In the context of diabetes GSK3 alpha influences glucose regulation impacting insulin sensitivity and action. The interplay between GSK3 alpha and tau in Alzheimer's as well as insulin signaling proteins illustrates its important role in these disease pathways.

Product protocols

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Target data

Constitutively active protein kinase that acts as a negative regulator in the hormonal control of glucose homeostasis, Wnt signaling and regulation of transcription factors and microtubules, by phosphorylating and inactivating glycogen synthase (GYS1 or GYS2), CTNNB1/beta-catenin, APC and AXIN1 (PubMed : 11749387, PubMed : 17478001, PubMed : 19366350). Requires primed phosphorylation of the majority of its substrates (PubMed : 11749387, PubMed : 17478001, PubMed : 19366350). Contributes to insulin regulation of glycogen synthesis by phosphorylating and inhibiting GYS1 activity and hence glycogen synthesis (PubMed : 11749387, PubMed : 17478001, PubMed : 19366350). Regulates glycogen metabolism in liver, but not in muscle (By similarity). May also mediate the development of insulin resistance by regulating activation of transcription factors (PubMed : 10868943, PubMed : 17478001). In Wnt signaling, regulates the level and transcriptional activity of nuclear CTNNB1/beta-catenin (PubMed : 17229088). Facilitates amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing and the generation of APP-derived amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer disease (PubMed : 12761548). May be involved in the regulation of replication in pancreatic beta-cells (By similarity). Is necessary for the establishment of neuronal polarity and axon outgrowth (By similarity). Through phosphorylation of the anti-apoptotic protein MCL1, may control cell apoptosis in response to growth factors deprivation (By similarity). Acts as a regulator of autophagy by mediating phosphorylation of KAT5/TIP60 under starvation conditions which activates KAT5/TIP60 acetyltransferase activity and promotes acetylation of key autophagy regulators, such as ULK1 and RUBCNL/Pacer (PubMed : 30704899). Negatively regulates extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway via death domain receptors. Promotes the formation of an anti-apoptotic complex, made of DDX3X, BRIC2 and GSK3B, at death receptors, including TNFRSF10B. The anti-apoptotic function is most effective with weak apoptotic signals and can be overcome by stronger stimulation (By similarity). Phosphorylates mTORC2 complex component RICTOR at 'Thr-1695' which facilitates FBXW7-mediated ubiquitination and subsequent degradation of RICTOR (PubMed : 25897075).
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Publications (1)

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Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) 20:20251206 PubMed40918165

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Applications

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Species

Unspecified reactive species

Xianjian Wu,Ruifeng Liang,Guoman Liu,Quan Fang,Zuoming Xu,Wenchuan Li,Chuan Tan,Jian Pu
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