Q: We are looking into protein kinase C-alpha antibodies for immunohistochemistry on formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue. I see that you have many antibodies, including several monoclonals. I wanted to confirm with you that the following antibodies are specific for C-alpha. NB600-201=MC5 (an older paper suggested that this might react with alpha, beta, gamm), NB110-57356=Y124, NB110-57353=Y143. Also, if you have an comparator data or feedback regarding PKC-alpha antibodies for IHC on FFPE, that would be very helpful. We would like to pick 1 antibody that is easy to titer and robust, so that we can move forward with our studies.

A: We have never heard any feedback that these cross-react with other PKC proteins. If you have seen data that MC5 may cross-react, then I would consider avoiding this antibody if you are concerned. The immunogens for NB110-57356 and NB110-57353 come from the N- and C-terminals, which is where the PKC proteins vary the most, so these are not expected to cross-react and we have had no feedback or testing data that suggests that they do. I would recommend NB110-57356, since it has been published with. You may want to review the published data to determine if it seems this antibody will suit your needs.

PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R)

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NBP1-30121

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Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

Western Blot, ELISA, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunoprecipitation

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Recombinant Monoclonal Rabbit IgG Clone # G13-R

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Product Specifications

Immunogen

Peptide derived from N-terminal sequence of human PKC alpha. Antibody recognizes the epitope located between Asn8 - Ala17.

Epitope

Asn8 - Ala17

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Description

This antibody is immunoaffinity purified with immunogenic peptide as a ligand.

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Western Blot: PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R) [NBP1-30121]

Western Blot: PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R) [NBP1-30121] - Lane 1-50 ng; lane 2-100 ng; lane 3 -200 ng of recombinant human.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R) [NBP1-30121]

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R) [NBP1-30121] - Expression in HEK293 cells, visualized with dilution - 1:100.

Applications for PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R)

Application

Recommended Usage

ELISA

1:20000-1:50000

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:10-1:500

Immunoprecipitation

1:10-1:500

Western Blot

1:5000

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

20mM Tris/HCl (pH 8.0) and 10 mg/ml BSA

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: PKC alpha

Members of the protein kinase C (PKC) family play a key regulatory role in a variety of cellular functions including cell growth and differentiation, gene expression, hormone secretion and membrane function. PKCs were originally identified as serine/threonine protein kinases whose activity was dependent on calcium and phospholipids. Diacylglycerols (DAG) and tumor promoting phorbol esters bind to and activate PKC. PKCs can be subdivided into at least two major classes including conventional (c) PKC isoforms (alpha, betaI, betaII and gamma) and novel (n) PKC isoforms (delta, episilon, zeta, eta and theta). Patterns of expression for each PKC isoform differ among tissues and PKC family members exhibit clear differences in their cofactor dependencies. For instance, the kinase activities of nPKC delta and episilon are independent of Ca2+. On the other hand, nPKC delta and episilon, as well as all of the cPKC members, possess phorbol ester-binding activities and kinase activities.

Long Name

Protein Kinase C alpha

Alternate Names

PKCA, PRKCA

Entrez Gene IDs

5578 (Human)

Gene Symbol

PRKCA

UniProt

P17252

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Product Specific Notices for PKC alpha Antibody (G13-R)

This antibody is immunoaffinity purified with immunogenic peptide as a ligand.

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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Q: We are looking into protein kinase C-alpha antibodies for immunohistochemistry on formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue. I see that you have many antibodies, including several monoclonals. I wanted to confirm with you that the following antibodies are specific for C-alpha. NB600-201=MC5 (an older paper suggested that this might react with alpha, beta, gamm), NB110-57356=Y124, NB110-57353=Y143. Also, if you have an comparator data or feedback regarding PKC-alpha antibodies for IHC on FFPE, that would be very helpful. We would like to pick 1 antibody that is easy to titer and robust, so that we can move forward with our studies.

A:
We have never heard any feedback that these cross-react with other PKC proteins. If you have seen data that MC5 may cross-react, then I would consider avoiding this antibody if you are concerned. The immunogens for NB110-57356 and NB110-57353 come from the N- and C-terminals, which is where the PKC proteins vary the most, so these are not expected to cross-react and we have had no feedback or testing data that suggests that they do. I would recommend NB110-57356, since it has been published with. You may want to review the published data to determine if it seems this antibody will suit your needs.