ARG57722
anti-eIF2 alpha phospho (Ser51) antibody
anti-eIF2 alpha phospho (Ser51) antibody for Western blot and Human,Mouse,Rat
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Overview
Product Description | Rabbit Polyclonal antibody recognizes eIF2 alpha phospho (Ser51) |
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Tested Reactivity | Hu, Ms, Rat |
Tested Application | WB |
Specificity | This antibody detects endogenous levels of eIF2 alpha phospho (Ser51). |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Isotype | IgG |
Target Name | eIF2 alpha |
Antigen Species | Human |
Immunogen | Phospho-specific peptide around Ser51 of Human eIF2 alpha. |
Conjugation | Un-conjugated |
Alternate Names | eIF-2alpha; EIF-2A; Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 1; EIF2; EIF-2alpha; EIF2A; eIF-2-alpha; Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit alpha; eIF-2A; EIF-2 |
Application Instructions
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Application Note | * The dilutions indicate recommended starting dilutions and the optimal dilutions or concentrations should be determined by the scientist. |
Properties
Form | Liquid |
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Purification | Affinity purified. |
Buffer | PBS (pH 7.4), 150mM NaCl, 0.02% Sodium azide and 50% Glycerol. |
Preservative | 0.02% Sodium azide |
Stabilizer | 50% Glycerol |
Storage Instruction | For continuous use, store undiluted antibody at 2-8°C for up to a week. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Suggest spin the vial prior to opening. The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use. |
Note | For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use. |
Bioinformation
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Gene Symbol | EIF2S1 |
Gene Full Name | eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 1 alpha, 35kDa |
Background | The translation initiation factor EIF2 catalyzes the first regulated step of protein synthesis initiation, promoting the binding of the initiator tRNA to 40S ribosomal subunits. Binding occurs as a ternary complex of methionyl-tRNA, EIF2, and GTP. EIF2 is composed of 3 nonidentical subunits, the 36-kD EIF2-alpha subunit (EIF2S1), the 38-kD EIF2-beta subunit (EIF2S2; MIM 603908), and the 52-kD EIF2-gamma subunit (EIF2S3; MIM 300161). The rate of formation of the ternary complex is modulated by the phosphorylation state of EIF2-alpha (Ernst et al., 1987 [PubMed 2948954]).[supplied by OMIM, Feb 2010] |
Function | Functions in the early steps of protein synthesis by forming a ternary complex with GTP and initiator tRNA. This complex binds to a 40S ribosomal subunit, followed by mRNA binding to form a 43S preinitiation complex. Junction of the 60S ribosomal subunit to form the 80S initiation complex is preceded by hydrolysis of the GTP bound to eIF-2 and release of an eIF-2-GDP binary complex. In order for eIF-2 to recycle and catalyze another round of initiation, the GDP bound to eIF-2 must exchange with GTP by way of a reaction catalyzed by eIF-2B. [UniProt] |
Calculated MW | 36 kDa |
PTM | Substrate for at least 4 kinases: EIF2AK1/HRI, EIF2AK2/PKR, EIF2AK3/PERK and EIF2AK4/GCN2. Phosphorylation stabilizes the eIF-2/GDP/eIF-2B complex and prevents GDP/GTP exchange reaction, thus impairing the recycling of eIF-2 between successive rounds of initiation and leading to global inhibition of translation (PubMed:15207627, PubMed:18032499). Phosphorylated; phosphorylation on Ser-52 by the EIF2AK4/GCN2 protein kinase occurs in response to amino acid starvation and UV irradiation (By similarity). [UniProt] |