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| Alternative Names | A-kinase anchoring protein 12, A-kinase anchor protein 250 kDa, AKAP250, Gravin, Myasthenia gravis autoantigen gravin, Src-suppressed C kinase substrate, SSeCKS |
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Overview
Anti-AKAP12 Antibody is an antibody targeting A-kinase anchoring protein 12, A-kinase anchor protein 250 kDa, AKAP250, Gravin, Myasthenia gravis autoantigen gravin, Src-suppressed C kinase substrate, SSeCKS Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IF, IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: A-kinase anchoring protein 12, A-kinase anchor protein 250 kDa, AKAP250, Gravin, Myasthenia gravis autoantigen gravin, Src-suppressed C kinase substrate, SSeCKS (also reported as A-kinase anchoring protein 12, A-kinase anchor protein 250 kDa, AKAP250, Gravin, Myasthenia gravis autoantigen gravin, Src-suppressed C kinase substrate, SSeCKS).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, C-terminus.
- Homology note: Rat - identical; human - 13/14 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
- Conjugate/format: Unconjugated (may affect detection channel and background).
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
The A-kinase anchoring protein 12 (AKAP12) belongs to a family of scaffold proteins, which anchor signaling proteins such as PKA in a spatiotemporal manner4. AKAPs generally bind PKA at their N-terminus, while the sequence at their C-terminus determines their spatial location4. To date, more than 50 AKAPs have been identified and perceived to integrate signaling pathways by anchoring multi-protein complexes1.AKAP12 integrates diverse signaling pathways such as PKA, PKC, and β2-adrenergic receptor7,8.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-PZ033.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-PZ033; Negative control: BLP-PZ033.
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