PAK3 (p21-activaed kinase 3; also beta -PAK, PAK3b and oligophrenin-3) is a cytoplasmic 68 kDa member of PAK group I, STE20 subfamily, STE Ser/Thr protein kinase family of molecules. It is expressed in neurons of cortical layers II, III and V, the arcuate nucleus, and neurons in the dorsal raphe plus locus coeruleus. PAK3 mediates axon and dentrite arborization, providing volume to the mass of the CNS. It binds to active GTPases which induce PAK autophosphorylation and activation. Human PAK3(b) is 559 amino acids (aa) in length. It contains one GTPase binding domain (aa 68-128) plus a protein kinase catalytic region (aa 283-534). Acetylation occurs on Lys535, and there are at least three potential phosphorylation sites. Alternate splicing generates three isoform variants. There is a 65 kDa short form that shows a deletion of aa 93-107 (PAK3a), a 69 kDa long form that shows a 21 aa substitution for aa 93-107 (PAK3c), and a 72 kDa very long isoform that contains the aforementioned 21 aa "substitution" inserted onto PAK3b after Thr92 (PAK3cb). PAK3b, c and cb are all constitutively active, and show only modest binding affinity towards GTPases. Over aa 138-255, human PAK3(b) shares 94% aa identity with mouse PAK3(b).
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Product Specifications
Immunogen
Leu138-Gln255
Accession # O75914
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Scientific Data Images for Human/Mouse PAK3 Antibody
Detection of Human PAK3 by Western Blot.
Western blot shows lysates of human brain (hypothalamus) tissue. PVDF membrane was probed with 0.25 µg/mL of Sheep Anti-Human PAK3 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF6897) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Sheep IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF016). A specific band was detected for PAK3 at approximately 65 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.
PAK3 in Mouse Embryo.
PAK3 was detected in immersion fixed frozen sections of mouse embryo (15 d.p.c.) using Sheep Anti-Human PAK3 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF6897) at 1.7 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C. Tissue was stained using the Anti-Sheep HRP-DAB Cell & Tissue Staining Kit (brown; Catalog # CTS019) and counterstained with hematoxylin (blue). Specific staining was localized to the cytoplasm of neuronal cells. View our protocol for Chromogenic IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections.
PAK3 in Human Brain.
PAK3 was detected in immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human brain (hippocampus) using Sheep Anti-Human PAK3 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF6897) at 3 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C. Tissue was stained using the Anti-Sheep HRP-DAB Cell & Tissue Staining Kit (brown; Catalog # CTS019) and counterstained with hematoxylin (blue). Specific staining was localized to neuronal cell bodies and processes. View our protocol for Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections.
Detection of Human PAK3 by Simple WesternTM.
Simple Western shows lysates of human hippocampus, loaded at 0.5 mg/ml. A specific band was detected for PAK3 at approximately 65 kDa (as indicated) using 5 µg/mL of Sheep Anti-Human/Mouse PAK3 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # af6897). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using the 12-230kDa separation system.Applications for Human/Mouse PAK3 Antibody
Immunohistochemistry
Sample: Immersion fixed frozen sections of mouse embryo (15 d.p.c.), and immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human brain (hippocampus)
Simple Western
Sample: Human hippocampus
Western Blot
Sample: Human brain (hypothalamus) tissue
Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Purification
Reconstitution
Sterile PBS to a final concentration of 0.2 mg/mL. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.
Formulation
*Small pack size (-SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.
Shipping
Stability & Storage
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
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Background: PAK3
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Protocols
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- Antigen Retrieval Protocol (PIER)
- Antigen Retrieval for Frozen Sections Protocol
- Appropriate Fixation of IHC/ICC Samples
- Cellular Response to Hypoxia Protocols
- Chromogenic IHC Staining of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Protocol
- Chromogenic Immunohistochemistry Staining of Frozen Tissue
- Detection & Visualization of Antibody Binding
- Fluorescent IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Protocol
- Graphic Protocol for Heat-induced Epitope Retrieval
- Graphic Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections
- Graphic Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections
- Graphic Protocol for the Preparation of Gelatin-coated Slides for Histological Tissue Sections
- IHC Sample Preparation (Frozen sections vs Paraffin)
- Immunofluorescent IHC Staining of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Protocol
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Immunocytochemistry (ICC) Protocols
- Immunohistochemistry Frozen Troubleshooting
- Immunohistochemistry Paraffin Troubleshooting
- Preparing Samples for IHC/ICC Experiments
- Preventing Non-Specific Staining (Non-Specific Binding)
- Primary Antibody Selection & Optimization
- Protocol for Heat-Induced Epitope Retrieval (HIER)
- Protocol for Making a 4% Formaldehyde Solution in PBS
- Protocol for VisUCyte™ HRP Polymer Detection Reagent
- Protocol for the Preparation & Fixation of Cells on Coverslips
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections - Graphic
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections - Graphic
- Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation of Gelatin-coated Slides for Histological Tissue Sections
- R&D Systems Quality Control Western Blot Protocol
- TUNEL and Active Caspase-3 Detection by IHC/ICC Protocol
- The Importance of IHC/ICC Controls
- Troubleshooting Guide: Immunohistochemistry
- Troubleshooting Guide: Western Blot Figures
- Western Blot Conditions
- Western Blot Protocol
- Western Blot Protocol for Cell Lysates
- Western Blot Troubleshooting
- Western Blot Troubleshooting Guide
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