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| Alternative Names | Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase regulatory subunit alpha;PI3-kinase regulatory subunit alpha;PI3K regulatory subunit alpha;PtdIns-3-kinase regulatory subunit alpha;Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase 85 kDa regulatory subunit alpha;PI3-kinase subunit p85-alpha;PtdIns-3-kinase regulatory subunit p85-alpha;PIK3R1;GRB1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human PI 3 Kinase p85 alpha, identical to the related rat and mouse sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-PI 3 Kinase p85 alpha/PIK3R1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting PIK3R1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 85 kDa; calculated MW: 83598 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-PI 3 Kinase p85 alpha/PIK3R1 Antibody catalog # PA1410. Tested in 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: PIK3R1 — Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase regulatory subunit alpha
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 85 kDa; Calculated: 83598 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Binds to activated (phosphorylated) protein-Tyr kinases, through its SH2 domain, and acts as an adapter, mediating the association of the p110 catalytic unit to the plasma membrane. Necessary for the insulin-stimulated increase in glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in insulin-sensitive tissues. Plays an important role in signaling in response to FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, KITLG/SCF, KIT, PDGFRA and PDGFRB. Likewise, plays a role in ITGB2 signaling (PubMed:17626883, PubMed:19805105, PubMed:7518429). Modulates the cellular response to ER stress by promoting nuclear translocation of XBP1 isoform 2 in a ER stress- and/or insulin-dependent manner during metabolic overloading in the liver and hence plays a role in glucose tolerance improvement (PubMed:20348923). .
Scientific background (datasheet): Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase regulatory subunit alpha is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PIK3R1 gene. Its gene is mapped to 5q13. the bovine PI3K p85 subunit consists of 2 closely related proteins, p85-alpha and p85-beta. They cloned cDNAs encoding both p85 subunits, each of which is a 724-amino acid polypeptide. Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase plays an important role in the metabolic actions of insulin, and a mutation in this gene has been associated with insulin resistance.
Tissue details (datasheet): Isoform 2 is expressed in skeletal muscle and brain, and at lower levels in kidney and cardiac muscle. Isoform 2 and isoform 4 are present in skeletal muscle (at protein level). .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the PI3K p85 subunit family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cancer Susceptibility,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Immunology,Innate Immunity,MAPK Pathway,Oncoproteins,Oncoproteins/Suppressors,Protein Phosphorylation,Proto-Oncogenes,Ser/Thr Kinases,Serine/Threonine Kinases,Signal Transduction,TLR Signaling,Transcription.
- 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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