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 (M237)

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NBP3-23297

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Validated by

Biological Validation

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunoprecipitation

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG_2B Clone # M237

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Product Specifications

Immunogen

Clone (M237) was generated from a recombinant human PKC alpha that included amino acids residues in the central region. This region is highly conserved in rat and mouse PKC alpha, and has homology to conserved regions in PKC beta. [UniProt# P17252]

Specificity

This antibody detects an 82kDa protein corresponding to the molecular mass of PKC alpha on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of neonatal rat brain and adult mouse brain lysates.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG_2B

Theoretical MW

82 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Description

Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.

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Western Blot: PKC alpha Antibody (M237) [NBP3-23297] -

Western Blot: PKC alpha Antibody (M237) [NBP3-23297] - Western blot analysis of immunoprecipitates from neonatal rat brain lysate using anti-PKC alpha antibody. Control and alkaline phosphatase treated precipitates were probed with anti-PKC alpha (Central region) or anti-phospho-PKC alpha (Ser-657/Tyr-658). The latter shows no detection of PKC alpha after phosphatase treatment.

Applications for PKC alpha Antibody (M237)

Application

Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

6:00

Immunohistochemistry

1:500

Immunoprecipitation

1:100

Western Blot

1:1000

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A purified

Formulation

PBS, 1 mg/ml BSA and 50% glycerol

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 -20C.

Background: PKC alpha

Protein Kinase C (PKC) is a large superfamily of serine/threonine kinases that mediate essential cellular signals required for activation, proliferation, differentiation and survival. There are at least ten PKC isotypes that are closely related in structure but that have distinct patterns of tissue distribution and function. The PKC isotypes can be subdivided into three classes based on primary structure and biochemical properties. These are: classical or conventional PKC isotypes (cPKC), novel PKC isotypes (nPKC) and atypical PKC isotypes (aPKC). All PKC isotypes share a characteristic equence motif C1 in addition to a serine/threonine-protein kinase domain. The cPKC isotypes include PKC

Long Name

Protein Kinase C alpha

Alternate Names

PKCA, PRKCA

Gene Symbol

PRKCA

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Product Specific Notices for PKC alpha Antibody (M237)

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.