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AB229912

Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294]

  • 20ul selling size
  • RabMAb
  • Recombinant
  • KO Validated
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(80 Publications)

Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting PERK in Western Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.

- KO validated for confirmed specificity
- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
- Over 40 publications

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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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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)

Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

ab229912 was shown to specifically react with PERK in wild-type HAP1 cells as signal was lost in PERK knockout cells. Wild-type and PERK knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab229912 and ab181602 (Rabbit anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated 1 hour at room temperature at 1/1000 dilution and 1/200,000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L), Peroxidase conjugated (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/100,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging. The blot was developed on a BIO-RAD® ChemiDoc™ MP instrument using the ECL technique.

This antibody also recognizes unidentifiable proteins below 75 kDa.

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

PERK knockout HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

U-87 MG (human glioblastoma-astrocytoma epithelial cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

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

Lane 5:

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

Lane 6:

MCF7 (human breast adenocarcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 125 kDa

Observed band size: 150 kDa

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Exposure time: 125s

Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)
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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)

Western blot : Rabbit Monoclonal[EPR19876-294] to PERK ab229912 staining at 1/1000 dilution, shown in green; Mouse anti-CANX (ab238078) loading control staining at 1/20,000 dilution, shown in magenta. A band was observed at 140 kDa in Wild-type MCF7 cell lysates with no signal observed at this size in EIF2AK3 knockout MCF7 cell line. To generate this image, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 3pc 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 800CW & Goat anti-Mouse 680RD at 1/20,000 dilution.

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type MCF7 at 20 µg

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Western blot - Human EIF2AK3 knockout MCF7 cell line (ab289377) at 20 µg

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EIF2AK3 knockout MCF7 at 20 µg

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Wild-type A549 ab288558 at 20 µg

Lane 4:

EIF2AK3 knockout A549 <a href='/en-us/products/cell-lines/human-eif2ak3-knockout-a549-cell-line-ab288905'>ab288905</a> at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Goat anti-Rabbit 800CW & Goat anti-Mouse 680RD at 1/20000 dilution

Predicted band size: 125 kDa

Observed band size: 140 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)
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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)

Western blot : Anti-EIF2AK3 antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) 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, ab229912 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.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

EIF2AK3 knockout A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

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

Lane 3:

MCF7 cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Human eye cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

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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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (AB229912)

Exposure time : Lanes 1-2 : 37 seconds; Lanes 3-6 : 3 minutes.

Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

This antibody also recognizes unidentifiable proteins below 37 kDa.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

RAW 264.7 (mouse macrophage cell line transformed with Abelson murine leukemia virus) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

NIH/3T3 (mouse embyro fibroblast cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

PC-12 (rat adrenal gland pheochromocytoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Mouse brain lysate at 20 µg

Lane 5:

Rat brain lysate at 20 µg

Lane 6:

Rat liver lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 125 kDa

Observed band size: 150 kDa

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  • Carrier free

    Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR19876-294

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of PERK?
Anti-PERK [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) specifically detects a band for PERK (UniProt: Q9NZJ5) at a molecular weight of 125kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-PERK [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) was first used in a scientific publication in 2019 and has been cited over 40 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists
Anti-PERK [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Specificity confirmed
The specificity of Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-294] (ab229912) has been confirmed by Western blot testing in EIF2AK3 Knockout HAP1 cells.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR19876-294] also available for your convenience: ab229912, Carrier free - ab254249

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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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

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.

Product protocols

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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 (80)

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Lipids in health and disease 24:312 PubMed41057877

2025

Chronic hypoxia induces liver injury via PKCδ/ASMase-driven ceramide accumulation and endoplasmic reticulum stress in rats.

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Yujie Huang,Yu Ding,Xiaoyu Guo,Lingfang Huang,Xiangqiong Meng,Wenjun Jiang,Zejun Wang,Tian Yang,Minghai Zheng,Xiaoling Tan

American journal of translational research 17:6504-6521 PubMed40950286

2025

NLBK alleviates airway remodeling in COPD by inhibiting RXRA-mediated transcription of PLA2G2A.

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Teng Zhang,Fang Fang,Dan Wu,Guodong Wang

Neural plasticity 2025:6776608 PubMed40919080

2025

Activation of the PERK/MANF/STAT3 Pathway in Astrocytes Promotes Synaptic Remodeling and Neurological Recovery in the Acute Phase After Stroke in Mice.

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Yashu Sun,Lan Luo,XiaoYan Li,Bing Zhang

European journal of medical research 30:538 PubMed40598572

2025

DDX3X promotes endoplasmic reticulum protein reprogramming via interaction with ERN1 to amplify cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.

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QiaoHui Du,YuQian Liu,JingLong Guo

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

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) 12:e2405434 PubMed40119620

2025

Inhalable Hsa-miR-30a-3p Liposomes Attenuate Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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Shuo Liu,Kristen D Popowski,Christina M Eckhardt,Weihang Zhang,Junlang Li,Yujia Jing,Dylan Silkstone,Elizabeth Belcher,Megan Cislo,Shiqi Hu,Halle Lutz,Asma Ghodsi,Mengrui Liu,Phuong-Uyen C Dinh,Ke Cheng

FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 39:e70377 PubMed39985305

2025

Dolutegravir induces endoplasmic reticulum stress at the blood-brain barrier.

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Chang Huang,Qing Rui Qu,Md Tozammel Hoque,Reina Bendayan

American journal of translational research 16:5829-5845 PubMed39544779

2024

Zhi Zhu Ma Ren pill relieves constipation in mice through endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis.

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Yong Wen,Yu Zhan,Jun Li,Ling Xu,Chengzi Huang,Rong Wu,Xuegui Tang

Science advances 10:eadp7160 PubMed39514658

2024

Bimetallic peroxide nanoparticles induce PANoptosis by disrupting ion homeostasis for enhanced immunotherapy.

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Guanghui Hou,Youdong Chen,Huali Lei,Yujie Lu,Lin Liu,Zhihui Han,Shumin Sun,Jingrui Li,Liang Cheng

EMBO reports 25:4488-4514 PubMed39261742

2024

CaMKII suppresses proteotoxicity by phosphorylating BAG3 in response to proteasomal dysfunction.

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Chenliang Zhang,Huanji Xu,Qiulin Tang,Yichun Duan,Hongwei Xia,Huixi Huang,Di Ye,Feng Bi
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