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| Alternative Names | Serine/threonine-protein kinase MAK;2.7.11.22;Male germ cell-associated kinase;MAK; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human MAK, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of MAK (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 5) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-MAK Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00407-1. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human MAK, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by two amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 70 kDa; calculated MW: 70581 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 5; Serine/threonine-protein kinase MAK. Serine/threonine-protein kinase MAK is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MAK gene. The product of this gene is a serine/threonine protein kinase related to kinases involved in cell cycle regulation. Studies of the mouse and rat homologs have localized the kinase to the chromosomes during meiosis in spermatogenesis, specifically to the synaptonemal complex that exists while homologous chromosomes are paired. Mutations in this gene have been associated with ciliary defects resulting in retinitis pigmentosa 62. Functional note: Essential for the regulation of ciliary length and required for the long-term survival of photoreceptors (By similarity). Phosphorylates FZR1 in a cell cycle-dependent manner. Plays a role in the transcriptional coactivation of AR. Could play an important function in spermatogenesis. May play a role in chromosomal stability in prostate cancer cells. . Reported localization: Nucleus. Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome. Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle. Midbody. Cell projection, cilium, photoreceptor outer segment . Photoreceptor inner segment. Localized in both the connecting cilia and the outer segment axonemes (By similarity). Localized uniformly in nuclei during interphase, to the mitotic spindle and centrosomes during metaphase and anaphase, and also to midbody at anaphase until telophase. . Expression/tissue context: Expressed in prostate cancer cell lines at generally higher levels than in normal prostate epithelial cell lines. Isoform 1 is expressed in kidney, testis, lung, trachea, and retina. Isoform 2 is retina-specific where it is expressed in rod and cone photoreceptors. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Protein Phosphorylation: Researchers commonly examine how MAK (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 5) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Ser/Thr Kinases: Researchers commonly examine how MAK (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 5) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Signal Transduction: Researchers commonly examine how MAK (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 5) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative MAK (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 5) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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