AB106936

Anti-SPAK antibody

Name: Anti-SPAK antibody (ab106936) | Abcam
Brand: Abcam Limited
SKU: AB106936

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(2 Publications)

Goat Polyclonal SPAK antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human STK39 aa 400-450.

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PASK, SPAK, STK39, STE20/SPS1-related proline-alanine-rich protein kinase, Ste-20-related kinase, DCHT, Serine/threonine-protein kinase 39

Key facts

Host species

Goat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Reacts with

Human

Applications

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human STK39 aa 400-450. 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

Purification notes

Purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide.

Storage buffer

pH: 7.3 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

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.

SPAK also known as Ste20-related Proline-Alanine-rich Kinase is a serine/threonine protein kinase with a molecular mass of approximately 61 kDa. It plays a critical mechanical role in the regulation of ion transport and cell volume by phosphorylating a variety of ion transporters and channels. SPAK expresses in many tissues including the kidney brain and heart which highlights its multifaceted functions in different physiological contexts.

Biological function summary

SPAK integrates into cellular signaling processes by contributing to the regulation of sodium potassium and chloride transport. This kinase mainly interacts within complexes of kinase networks that include OSR1 and WNK kinases. SPAK has essential roles in mediating responses to osmotic stress and modulating ion homeostasis reflecting its participation in regulating blood pressure and neuronal excitability.

Pathways

SPAK serves a significant role in the WNK signaling pathway and the MAPK pathway. WNK kinases activate SPAK through phosphorylation allowing SPAK to modulate the activity of co-transporter proteins. This interaction is important for managing ion fluxes across membranes. Furthermore SPAK's interplay with the MAPK pathway implicates it in cellular stress responses and proliferation where it coordinates with players like p38 MAPK to influence cell survival.

Researchers have linked SPAK to conditions like hypertension and epilepsy. Its association with hypertension arises through its involvement in sodium balance where disrupted SPAK activity can lead to increased blood pressure. SPAK also connects with epilepsy via modulation of neuronal ion transport playing a part alongside other proteins such as OSR1 in maintaining neuronal excitability. Understanding SPAK's role helps in developing strategies for managing these conditions.

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Target data

Effector serine/threonine-protein kinase component of the WNK-SPAK/OSR1 kinase cascade, which is involved in various processes, such as ion transport, response to hypertonic stress and blood pressure (PubMed : 16669787, PubMed : 18270262, PubMed : 21321328, PubMed : 34289367). Specifically recognizes and binds proteins with a RFXV motif (PubMed : 16669787, PubMed : 21321328). Acts downstream of WNK kinases (WNK1, WNK2, WNK3 or WNK4) : following activation by WNK kinases, catalyzes phosphorylation of ion cotransporters, such as SLC12A1/NKCC2, SLC12A2/NKCC1, SLC12A3/NCC, SLC12A5/KCC2 or SLC12A6/KCC3, regulating their activity (PubMed : 21321328). Mediates regulatory volume increase in response to hyperosmotic stress by catalyzing phosphorylation of ion cotransporters SLC12A1/NKCC2, SLC12A2/NKCC1 and SLC12A6/KCC3 downstream of WNK1 and WNK3 kinases (PubMed : 12740379, PubMed : 16669787, PubMed : 21321328). Phosphorylation of Na-K-Cl cotransporters SLC12A2/NKCC1 and SLC12A2/NKCC1 promote their activation and ion influx; simultaneously, phosphorylation of K-Cl cotransporters SLC12A5/KCC2 and SLC12A6/KCC3 inhibit their activity, blocking ion efflux (PubMed : 16669787, PubMed : 19665974, PubMed : 21321328). Acts as a regulator of NaCl reabsorption in the distal nephron by mediating phosphorylation and activation of the thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporter SLC12A3/NCC in distal convoluted tubule cells of kidney downstream of WNK4 (PubMed : 18270262). Mediates the inhibition of SLC4A4, SLC26A6 as well as CFTR activities (By similarity). Phosphorylates RELT (By similarity).

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Publications (2)

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Bioengineered 12:6529-6537 PubMed34519635

2021

Knockdown of STK39 suppressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma by repressing the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase p38.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Jian Chen,Luke Zhou,Jie Yang,Hui Xie,Lin Liu,Youwei Li

Oncology letters 16:1115-1122 PubMed29963188

2018

Effects of endometrial stem cell transplantation combined with estrogen in the repair of endometrial injury.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Xinrong Wang,Hongchu Bao,Xuemei Liu,Chengde Wang,Cuifang Hao

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Anti-SPAK antibody

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