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AB252620

Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-54] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PERK antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Human samples.

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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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Sandwich ELISA - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-54] - BSA and Azide free (Capture) (AB252620)
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Sandwich ELISA - Anti-PERK antibody [EPR19876-54] - BSA and Azide free (Capture) (AB252620)

Sandwich ELISA of ab253798 with the capture antibody ab252620 dilution at 2 µg/mL and detector antibody ab252678 dilution at 0.5 µg/mL.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR19876-54

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

sELISA

applications

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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Product details

ab252620 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Human PERK. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture: ab252620, Human PERK Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab252678, Human PERK Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 0.31 - 20 ng/mL.

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.

Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
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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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Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:
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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).
See full target information EIF2AK3
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