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| Alternative Names | Glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha; GSK-3 alpha; Serine/threonine-protein kinase GSK3A; GSK3A |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human GSK3 alpha/GSK3A, which shares 76.5% and 88.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat GSK3 alpha/GSK3A, respectively. |
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Overview
Anti-GSK3 alpha/GSK3A Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for GSK3A detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GSK3A (glycogen synthase kinase 3 alpha); UniProt: P49840; NCBI Gene: 2931
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 51 kDa, calculated 65411 MW
- Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-GSK3 alpha/GSK3A Antibody Picoband® catalog # A03152-4.
Biological background
Biological context: Constitutively active protein kinase that acts as a negative regulator in the hormonal control of glucose homeostasis, Wnt signaling and regulation of transcription factors and microtubules, by phosphorylating and inactivating glycogen synthase (GYS1 or GYS2), CTNNB1/beta-catenin, APC and AXIN1. Requires primed phosphorylation of the majority of its substrates. Contributes to insulin regulation of glycogen synthesis by phosphorylating and inhibiting GYS1 activity and hence glycogen synthesis. Regulates glycogen metabolism in liver, but not in muscle. May also mediate the development of insulin resistance by regulating activation of transcription factors. In Wnt signaling, regulates the level and transcriptional activity of nuclear CTNNB1/beta-catenin. Facilitates amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing and the generation of APP-derived amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer disease. May be involved in the regulation of replication in pancreatic beta-cells. Is necessary for the establishment of neuronal polarity and axon outgrowth. Through phosphorylation of the anti-apoptotic protein MCL1, may control cell apoptosis in response to growth factors deprivation. Acts as a regulator of autophagy by mediating phosphorylation of KAT5/TIP60 under starvation conditions, leading to activate KAT5/TIP60 acetyltransferase activity and promote acetylation of key autophagy regulators, such as ULK1 and RUBCNL/Pacer.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Microtubule. Cytosol. Mitochondrion. Nucleus., tissue context: Wide tissue distribution (highest in the pancreas and very low in brain). Closely associated with the basal layer of cells in epithelia and the endothelium of blood vessel walls..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare GSK3A levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of GSK3A in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify GSK3A-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Specificity: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Background: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 alpha is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSK3A gene. It is mapped to 19q13.2. This gene encodes a multifunctional Ser/Thr protein kinase that is implicated in the control of several regulatory proteins including glycogen synthase, and transcription factors, such as JUN. It also plays a role in the WNT and PI3K signaling pathways, as well as regulates the production of beta-amyloid peptides associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Microtubule. Cytosol. Mitochondrion. Nucleus.
- Tissue details: Wide tissue distribution (highest in the pancreas and very low in brain). Closely associated with the basal layer of cells in epithelia and the endothelium of blood vessel walls.
- Research category: Adaptive Immunity,Immunology,T Cells
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