Anti-DGKQ, NT (Diacylglycerol Kinase theta, DAG Kinase theta, Diglyceride Kinase theta, DGK-theta, D

Diacylglycerol (DAG) is an allosteric activator of protein kinase C. DAG also participates in regulating RAS and RHO family proteins by activating the guanine nucleotide exchange factors VAV and RASGRP1. DAG is also involved in the synthesis of phospholipids and triacylglycerols. Tight regulation of DAG levels is achieved via DAG kinases (DGKs), which remove DAG by phosphorylate it to phosphatidic acid.The predicted 882aa human DGKQ (DGK-theta) protein is 90% identical in sequence to the rat homolog. DGK-theta is comprised of a pleckstrin homology domain and the conserved DGK putative catalytic domain. In contrast to other DGK isotypes, DGK-theta contains 3 rather than 2 cysteine-rich zinc-binding domains, an N-terminal proline- and glycine-rich region, and a RAS-associating domain. Highest tissue expression in the rat is in the brain. Defects in eye-specific DAGK genes cause retinal degeneration in Drosophila, thus, DAGK genes are candidates for human eye disease. Applications: Suitable for use in FLISA and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: FLISA: 1:1,000, Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:100, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap., , Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.