AB217690

Anti-LIM Kinase 1 antibody

Name: Anti-LIM Kinase 1 antibody (ab217690) | Abcam
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SKU: AB217690
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Rabbit Polyclonal LIM Kinase 1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human LIMK1 aa 450-550 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.

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LIMK, LIMK1, LIM domain kinase 1, LIMK-1

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-LIM Kinase 1 antibody (AB217690)

IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-LIM Kinase 1 antibody (AB217690)

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded rat brain tissue, labeling LIM Kinase 1 using ab217690 at a 1/200 dilution, followed by conjugation to the secondary antibody and DAB staining.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Reacts with

Rat

Applications

IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human LIMK1 aa 450-550 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

P53667

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Proclin 300 Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 48.98% TBS, 1X, 1% BSA

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

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

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Supplementary information

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

LIM Kinase 1 also known as LIMK1 is a serine/threonine protein kinase that plays a critical role in regulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics. Weighing approximately 72 kDa LIMK1 is expressed in various tissues with significant levels observed in the brain and spinal cord. Some studies highlight its elevated presence in neurons. The LIMK1 gene encodes the protein and its activity is often regulated through phosphorylation processes. Researchers often refer to related proteins like LIMK1/proteina in discussions about similar functions.

Biological function summary

This kinase modulates cell shape migration and differentiation by influencing actin filament networks. LIMK1 associates with regulatory complexes and interacts with several proteins to facilitate cytoskeletal reorganization. It plays an essential part in neural development and synaptic plasticity affecting learning and memory. By phosphorylating key actin-binding proteins like cofilin LIMK1 alters actin dynamics essential for various cellular functions.

Pathways

LIM Kinase 1 influences the RhoA/ROCK and Rac1/Pak pathways both critical for cytoskeletal rearrangements. Within these pathways LIMK1 interacts closely with proteins such as cofilin and is influenced by upstream activators like Rho GTPases. These pathways link it to a broader network of signaling that controls cell movement and stability important for cellular responses in various environmental contexts.

LIMK1 is linked to neurological conditions like Williams-Beuren syndrome and some forms of intellectual disability. Changes in LIMK1 expression or activity can disrupt normal brain function leading to cognitive deficits. Its connection to cofilin and other cytoskeleton-associated proteins plays a role in the pathological development of these conditions underlining its importance in maintaining normal neuronal architecture and connectivity.

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Target data

Serine/threonine-protein kinase that plays an essential role in the regulation of actin filament dynamics. Acts downstream of several Rho family GTPase signal transduction pathways (PubMed : 10436159, PubMed : 11832213, PubMed : 12807904, PubMed : 15660133, PubMed : 16230460, PubMed : 18028908, PubMed : 22328514, PubMed : 23633677). Activated by upstream kinases including ROCK1, PAK1 and PAK4, which phosphorylate LIMK1 on a threonine residue located in its activation loop (PubMed : 10436159). LIMK1 subsequently phosphorylates and inactivates the actin binding/depolymerizing factors cofilin-1/CFL1, cofilin-2/CFL2 and destrin/DSTN, thereby preventing the cleavage of filamentous actin (F-actin), and stabilizing the actin cytoskeleton (PubMed : 11832213, PubMed : 15660133, PubMed : 16230460, PubMed : 23633677). In this way LIMK1 regulates several actin-dependent biological processes including cell motility, cell cycle progression, and differentiation (PubMed : 11832213, PubMed : 15660133, PubMed : 16230460, PubMed : 23633677). Phosphorylates TPPP on serine residues, thereby promoting microtubule disassembly (PubMed : 18028908). Stimulates axonal outgrowth and may be involved in brain development (PubMed : 18028908).. Isoform 3. Has a dominant negative effect on actin cytoskeletal changes. Required for atypical chemokine receptor ACKR2-induced phosphorylation of cofilin (CFL1).

See full target information LIMK1

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Publications (1)

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Experimental physiology 105:979-988 PubMed31856376

2020

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Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Jie Luo,Huaiming Wang,Huanjie Chen,Guolian Gan,Yifeng Zheng

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Anti-LIM Kinase 1 antibody

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-LIM Kinase 1 antibody (AB217690)

Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Isotype

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Reactivity data

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

Storage buffer

Shipped at conditions

Appropriate short-term storage duration

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

Aliquoting information

Storage information

Supplementary information

Biological function summary

Pathways

Product protocols

Target data

Publications (1)

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