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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human PYK2/PTK2B recombinant protein (Position: K35-R770) was used as the immunogen for the PTK2B antibody. |
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Overview
PTK2B Antibody / PYK2 / Protein tyrosine kinase 2 beta is a anti-PTK2B Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic, cell membrane.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PTK2B
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Structurally, PYK2 is a 1,009-amino-acid cytoplasmic protein of approximately 116 kilodaltons containing an N-terminal FERM domain for membrane association, a central kinase domain, and a C-terminal focal adhesion-targeting (FAT) domain. Activation occurs through autophosphorylation at tyrosine 402, creating a binding site for Src family kinases and downstream effectors. The protein localizes to focal adhesions and postsynaptic densities, linking calcium signals to cytoskeletal dynamics and synaptic strength.
The PTK2B antibody is widely used in neuroscience, immunology, and cancer biology research to study focal adhesion signaling, neuronal activity, and cell migration. Western blot analysis detects a 116 kilodalton band corresponding to PYK2, while immunofluorescence shows punctate cytoplasmic and perinuclear staining consistent with activated signaling foci. This antibody enables exploration of calcium-sensitive kinase pathways and their contribution to cell communication and motility.
Functionally, PYK2 mediates integrin and calcium-dependent signaling that regulates cytoskeletal rearrangement, vesicle trafficking, and neuronal transmission. In the nervous system, PYK2 modulates synaptic plasticity and learning, while in immune cells it controls adhesion and migration. Dysregulation of PTK2B expression or activity has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, inflammatory disorders, and cancer metastasis. The PTK2B antibody provides a versatile reagent for investigating kinase activation, intracellular signaling dynamics, and calcium-dependent regulation.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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