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AB65142

Anti-PERK antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal PERK antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 82 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human EIF2AK3.

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PEK, PERK, EIF2AK3, Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3, PRKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase, Pancreatic eIF2-alpha kinase, Protein tyrosine kinase EIF2AK3, HsPEK

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PERK antibody (AB65142)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PERK antibody (AB65142)

Immunofluorescence analysis of HepG2 cells using ab65142 at a 1/500-1/1000 dilution. Left image untreated. Right image treated with immunising peptide.

Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody (AB65142)
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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody (AB65142)

The amount of positive control loading for the WB is 5-30 ug of total protein.
The amount of the peptide for the WB is 5-10 ug.

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody (ab65142) at 1/500 dilution

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Extracts from Hela cells

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Extracts from HepG2 cells

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Extracts from HepG2 cells, plus immunising peptide

Predicted band size: 125 kDa

Observed band size: 125 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody (AB65142)
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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody (AB65142)

Western blot : Anti-EIF2AK3 antibody (ab65142) staining at 1/1000 dilution, shown in green; Mouse anti-CANX [CANX/1543] (ab238078) loading control staining at 1/20000 dilution, shown in magenta. In Western blot, ab65142 was shown to bind specifically to EIF2AK3. A band was observed at 145 kDa in wild-type A549 cell lysates with no signal observed at this size in EIF2AK3 knockout cell line. To generate this image, wild-type and EIF2AK3 knockout A549 cell lysates were analysed. First, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 3 % milk in TBS-0.1 % Tween® 20 (TBS-T) before incubation with primary antibodies overnight at 4 °C. Blots were washed four times in TBS-T, incubated with secondary antibodies for 1 h at room temperature, washed again four times then imaged. Secondary antibodies used were Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution.

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody (ab65142) at 1/1000 dilution

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Wild-type A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

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EIF2AK3 knockout A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

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Western blot - Human EIF2AK3 knockout A549 cell line (<a href='/en-us/products/cell-lines/human-eif2ak3-knockout-a549-cell-line-ab288905'>ab288905</a>)

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MCF7 cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Human eye cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

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Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution

Observed band size: 145 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB, ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human EIF2AK3. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary information

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

PERK also known as EIF2AK3 is a protein kinase involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR). Researchers commonly identify it by its phosphorylation state in western blots recognizable as phospho-PERK or p-PERK. The molecular weight of PERK is approximately 125 kDa. It is predominantly expressed in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of cells acting as a sensor for misfolded proteins. PERK acts mechanistically by phosphorylating the translation initiation factor eIF2α reducing overall protein synthesis and alleviating ER stress.
Biological function summary

PERK plays an important role in maintaining cellular homeostasis during stress conditions. It forms part of a larger complex that regulates the adaptive response to ER stress. Upon activation PERK arrests general protein translation while allowing for selective translation of stress response proteins. This mechanism prevents the accumulation of unfolded proteins and assists in the survival of cells under adverse conditions. PERK also contributes to the regulation of oxidative stress and cell apoptosis adding further layers to its biological significance.

Pathways

PERK's activity intersects with the integrated stress response and UPR pathways. It shares a close functional relationship with proteins like ATF4 which is synthesized upon PERK activation and is important for the transcription of genes related to stress adaptation. The UPR pathway coordinates with the IRE1 and ATF6 pathways forming an important network for managing ER stress. These pathways collectively ensure cellular resilience adjusting metabolic demands and promoting cellular recovery.

PERK's malfunction can contribute to conditions such as diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. In diabetes improper regulation of PERK affects insulin synthesis and secretion leading to pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Alzheimer’s disease shows links with heightened ER stress and dysregulation of the PERK-eIF2α signaling pathway potentially contributing to neuronal death. PERK dysfunction can also associate with other proteins such as CHOP which mediates apoptosis during prolonged ER stress exacerbating these conditions.

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Target data

Metabolic-stress sensing protein kinase that phosphorylates the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 (EIF2S1/eIF-2-alpha) in response to various stress, such as unfolded protein response (UPR) (PubMed : 10026192, PubMed : 10677345, PubMed : 11907036, PubMed : 12086964, PubMed : 25925385, PubMed : 31023583). Key effector of the integrated stress response (ISR) to unfolded proteins : EIF2AK3/PERK specifically recognizes and binds misfolded proteins, leading to its activation and EIF2S1/eIF-2-alpha phosphorylation (PubMed : 10677345, PubMed : 27917829, PubMed : 31023583). EIF2S1/eIF-2-alpha phosphorylation in response to stress converts EIF2S1/eIF-2-alpha in a global protein synthesis inhibitor, leading to a global attenuation of cap-dependent translation, while concomitantly initiating the preferential translation of ISR-specific mRNAs, such as the transcriptional activators ATF4 and QRICH1, and hence allowing ATF4- and QRICH1-mediated reprogramming (PubMed : 10026192, PubMed : 10677345, PubMed : 31023583, PubMed : 33384352). The EIF2AK3/PERK-mediated unfolded protein response increases mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation by promoting ATF4-mediated expression of COX7A2L/SCAF1, thereby increasing formation of respiratory chain supercomplexes (PubMed : 31023583). In contrast to most subcellular compartments, mitochondria are protected from the EIF2AK3/PERK-mediated unfolded protein response due to EIF2AK3/PERK inhibition by ATAD3A at mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum contact sites (PubMed : 39116259). In addition to EIF2S1/eIF-2-alpha, also phosphorylates NFE2L2/NRF2 in response to stress, promoting release of NFE2L2/NRF2 from the BCR(KEAP1) complex, leading to nuclear accumulation and activation of NFE2L2/NRF2 (By similarity). Serves as a critical effector of unfolded protein response (UPR)-induced G1 growth arrest due to the loss of cyclin-D1 (CCND1) (By similarity). Involved in control of mitochondrial morphology and function (By similarity).
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Publications (82)

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JCI insight 10: PubMed40401526

2025

Unique characteristics of autoantibodies targeting MET in patients with breast and lung cancer.

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Michal Navon,Noam Ben-Shalom,Maya Dadiani,Michael Mor,Ron Yefet,Michal Bakalenik-Gavry,Dana Chat,Nora Balint-Lahat,Iris Barshack,Ilan Tsarfaty,Einav Nili Gal-Yam,Natalia T Freund

Brain and behavior 15:e70499 PubMed40329779

2025

Unraveling the Role of α2δ-1 in Cerebral Hemorrhage: Calcium Overload, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, and Microglial Apoptosis.

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Ning Yu,Xiaopeng Li,Bingqian Wang,Chengrui Nan,Qianxu Jin,Liang Yang,Depei Li,Zongmao Zhao

Bone research 13:47 PubMed40229258

2025

SPI1 activates mitochondrial unfolded response signaling to inhibit chondrocyte senescence and relieves osteoarthritis.

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Xiangyu Zu,Shenghong Chen,Zhengyuan Li,Lin Hao,Wenhan Fu,Hui Zhang,Zongsheng Yin,Yin Wang,Jun Wang

In vivo (Athens, Greece) 38:2228-2238 PubMed39187325

2024

17-AAG Induces Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-mediated Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells, Possibly Through PERK/eIF2α Up-regulation.

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Prasit Suwannalert,Pimchanok Panpinyaporn,Pitchapa Wantanachaisaeng,Teerapat Teeppaibul,Thanaphat Worawichitchaikun,Thidarat Koomsang,Chonnapat Naktubtim,Witchuda Payuhakrit

PloS one 19:e0302662 PubMed38748716

2024

Enhancing chronic wound healing with Thai indigenous rice variety, Kaab Dum: Exploring ER stress and senescence inhibition in HaCaT keratinocyte cell line.

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Witchuda Payuhakrit,Pimchanok Panpinyaporn,Wilunplus Khumsri,Gorrawit Yusakul,Ratsada Praphasawat,Nitra Nuengchamnong,Sarawoot Palipoch

Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics 21:e00335 PubMed38368172

2024

Efficacy of therapy by MK-28 PERK activation in the Huntington's disease R6/2 mouse model.

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Talya Shacham,Daniel Offen,Gerardo Z Lederkremer

Aging 15:3759-3770 PubMed37166421

2023

LncRNA FALEC increases the proliferation, migration and drug resistance of cholangiocarcinoma through competitive regulation of miR-20a-5p/SHOC2 axis.

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Haiming Du,Senlin Hou,Lichao Zhang,Chao Liu,Tingting Yu,Wei Zhang

Cell biology and toxicology 39:2665-2684 PubMed36746840

2023

Herpud1 deficiency alleviates homocysteine-induced aortic valve calcification.

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Wenqing Xie,Yue Shan,Zhuonan Wu,Nan Liu,Jinjin Yang,Hanlin Zhang,Shiming Sun,Jufang Chi,Weizhong Feng,Hui Lin,Hangyuan Guo

Cancer medicine 12:8306-8318 PubMed36515089

2022

Apoptin causes apoptosis in HepG-2 cells via Ca imbalance and activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway.

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Xiaoyang Yu,Tongxing Wang,Yue Li,Yiquan Li,Bing Bai,Jinbo Fang,Jicheng Han,Shanzhi Li,Zhiru Xiu,Zirui Liu,Xia Yang,Yaru Li,Guangze Zhu,Ningyi Jin,Chao Shang,Xiao Li,Yilong Zhu

Disease markers 2022:9340353 PubMed36523813

2022

Qingfei Tongluo Formula Mitigates Infection via the PERK Signaling Pathway.

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Xiuxiu Liu,Mingjing Wang,Qianna Kan,Yan Lin,Zhiyan Jiang
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