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| Alternative Names | Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1;CaM-KK 1;CaM-kinase kinase 1;CaMKK 1;2.7.11.17;CaM-kinase IV kinase;Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase alpha;CaM-KK alpha;CaM-kinase kinase alpha;CaMKK alpha;Camkk1;Camkk; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of mouse CaMKK, different from the related human sequence by three amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-CaMKK/CAMKK1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CAMKK1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 56 kDa; calculated MW: 55838 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-CaMKK/CAMKK1 Antibody catalog # PA1520. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CAMKK1 — Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 56 kDa; Calculated: 55838 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase that belongs to a proposed calcium-triggered signaling cascade involved in a number of cellular processes. Phosphorylates CAMK1, CAMK1D, CAMK1G and CAMK4. Involved in regulating cell apoptosis. Promotes cell survival by phosphorylating AKT1/PKB that inhibits pro-apoptotic BAD/Bcl2-antagonist of cell death. .
Scientific background (datasheet): CAMKK1, Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CAMKK1 gene. The CAMKK1 gene is mapped to chromosome 17. The product of this gene belongs to the Serine/Threonine protein kinase family, and to the Ca (2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase subfamily. This protein plays a role in the calcium/calmodulin-dependent (CaM) kinase cascade. Three transcript variants encoding two distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene.Camkk1binds calmodulin and activated Camk4 with a 6-fold increase in total activity and a 100-fold increase in Camk4 Ca (2+)-independent activity. Camkk1 catalyzed a 10-fold increase in the total activity of Camk1 and had no effect on Camk2. Cotransfection of COS-7 cells with Camkk1 and Camk4 resulted in a 14-fold increase in CRE-binding protein-dependent transcription compared with Camk4 alone, suggesting that Camkk1 enhances Camk4-mediated transcriptional regulation.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm . Nucleus .
Tissue details (datasheet): Widely expressed. Differentially expressed in various brain regions. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. Ser/Thr protein kinase family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Calcium Signaling,Calmodulin Pathway,Neuroscience,Neurotransmission,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathway.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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