The serine/threonine kinase Akt, also known as protein kinase B (PKB), is a central regulator of such diverse cellular processes as glucose uptake, cell cycle progression, and apoptosis. In mammals, three highly homologous members define the Akt family: Akt1 (PKB alpha ), Akt2 (PKB beta ), and Akt3 (PKB gamma ). Akt2 is expressed predominantly in insulin target tissues such as liver, skeletal muscle, and fat. All three Akts contain an amino-terminal pleckstrin homology domain, a central kinase domain, and a carboxyl-terminal regulatory domain.
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Detection of Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 by Western Blot.
Western blot shows lysates of MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB-468 human breast cancer cell line, and U937 human histiocytic lymphoma cell line. PVDF membrane was probed with 0.5 µg/mL Goat Anti-Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF23151) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF109). For additional reference, Recombinant Human Active Akt1 (Catalog # 1775-KS), recombinant human Akt2, and recombinant human Akt3 (5 ng/lane) were included. A specific band for Akt2 was detected at approximately 60 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.
Akt2 in Rat Testis.
Akt2 was detected in perfusion fixed frozen sections of rat testis using Goat Anti-Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF23151) at 3 µg/mL for 1 hour at room temperature followed by incubation with the Anti-Goat IgG VisUCyte™ HRP Polymer Antibody (Catalog # VC004). Tissue was stained using DAB (brown) and counterstained with hematoxylin (blue). Specific staining was localized to cytoplasm and nuclei. View our protocol for IHC Staining with VisUCyte HRP Polymer Detection Reagents.
Akt2 in Human Kidney Cancer Tissue.
Akt2 was detected in immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human kidney cancer tissue using 15 µg/mL Goat Anti-Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF23151) overnight at 4 °C. Tissue was stained with the Anti-Goat HRP-DAB Cell & Tissue Staining Kit (brown; Catalog # CTS008) and counterstained with hematoxylin (blue). Specific labeling was localized to epithelial cells in tubules. View our protocol for Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections.
Akt2 in Mouse Spleen.
Akt2 was detected in perfusion fixed frozen sections of mouse spleen using Goat Anti-Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF23151) at 3 µg/mL for 1 hour at room temperature followed by incubation with the Anti-Goat IgG VisUCyte™ HRP Polymer Antibody (Catalog # VC004). Tissue was stained using DAB (brown) and counterstained with hematoxylin (blue). Specific staining was localized to cytoplasm and nuclei. View our protocol for IHC Staining with VisUCyte HRP Polymer Detection Reagents.
Detection of Human Akt2 by Simple WesternTM.
Simple Western lane view shows lysates of MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line, loaded at 0.2 mg/mL. A specific band was detected for Akt2 at approximately 60 kDa (as indicated) using 5 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF23151) followed by 1:50 dilution of HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF109). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using the 12-230 kDa separation system.
Detection of Mouse Akt2 by Western Blot
The activation of upstream regulators for Rac1 following insulin stimulation in the gastrocnemius muscle of Lepob/ob mice. (A) Insulin was administered by intravenous injection, and the phosphorylation of serine in the C-terminal hydrophobic motif of Akt proteins (serine-474 of Akt2) in gastrocnemius muscle was assessed by immunoblot analysis. Total Akt2 and phosphorylated Akt molecules were detected. (B) Quantification of the phosphorylation level of Akt (p-Akt/Akt2) relative to that in unstimulated wild-type muscle. Data are shown as means ± S.E. (n = 3). ** p < 0.01 (Student’s t-test). (C) Insulin was administered by intravenous injection, and the translocation of FLJ00068 to the plasma membrane in gastrocnemius muscle was assessed by immunoblot analysis. FLJ00068 molecules in cytosolic (C) and plasma membrane (P) fractions were detected. (D) Quantification of the protein expression level of FLJ00068 in the cytosol (FLJ00068/ alpha -tubulin) relative to that in unstimulated wild-type muscle. Data are shown as means ± S.E. (n = 3). (E) Quantification of the protein expression level of FLJ00068 in the plasma membrane (FLJ00068/Na+-K+-ATPase) relative to that in unstimulated wild-type muscle. Data are shown as means ± S.E. (n = 3). ** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001, (Student’s t-test). Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37511290), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Mouse Akt2 by Western Blot
The activation of upstream regulators for Rac1 following insulin stimulation in the gastrocnemius muscle of Lepob/ob mice. (A) Insulin was administered by intravenous injection, and the phosphorylation of serine in the C-terminal hydrophobic motif of Akt proteins (serine-474 of Akt2) in gastrocnemius muscle was assessed by immunoblot analysis. Total Akt2 and phosphorylated Akt molecules were detected. (B) Quantification of the phosphorylation level of Akt (p-Akt/Akt2) relative to that in unstimulated wild-type muscle. Data are shown as means ± S.E. (n = 3). ** p < 0.01 (Student’s t-test). (C) Insulin was administered by intravenous injection, and the translocation of FLJ00068 to the plasma membrane in gastrocnemius muscle was assessed by immunoblot analysis. FLJ00068 molecules in cytosolic (C) and plasma membrane (P) fractions were detected. (D) Quantification of the protein expression level of FLJ00068 in the cytosol (FLJ00068/ alpha -tubulin) relative to that in unstimulated wild-type muscle. Data are shown as means ± S.E. (n = 3). (E) Quantification of the protein expression level of FLJ00068 in the plasma membrane (FLJ00068/Na+-K+-ATPase) relative to that in unstimulated wild-type muscle. Data are shown as means ± S.E. (n = 3). ** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001, (Student’s t-test). Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37511290), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Applications for Human/Mouse/Rat Akt2 Antibody
Immunohistochemistry
Sample: Immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human kidney cancer tissue, and perfusion fixed frozen sections of rat testis and mouse spleen
Simple Western
Sample: MCF‑7 human breast cancer cell line
Western Blot
Sample: MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB-468 human breast cancer cell line, and U937 human histiocytic lymphoma cell line
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- 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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- Antigen Retrieval Protocol (PIER)
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- Chromogenic IHC Staining of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Protocol
- Chromogenic Immunohistochemistry Staining of Frozen Tissue
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- 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
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- 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
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- The Importance of IHC/ICC Controls
- Troubleshooting Guide: Immunohistochemistry
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