Anti-ARK5 (NUAK Family SNF1-like Kinase 1, AMPK-related Protein Kinase 5, Omphalocele Kinase 1, KIAA

AMPK-related kinase 5, also known as NUAK1, is a 74kD intracellular Ser/Thr kinase that promotes cell survival during nutrient deprivation and TNF family ligand-induced apoptosis. ARK5 is activated by Akt, NDR2, and LKB1-mediated phosphorylation at multiple serine and threonine residues. It inhibits the activation of Caspase-6, Caspase-8, and myosin phosphatases but promotes the activation of MMP2 and MMP9. ARK5 overexpression in several cancers contributes to increased tumor progression and aggressiveness. ARK5 contains one catalytic domain aa65-306 and a short isoform of the human protein is prematurely tuncated within this domain. Within aa311-462, human ARK5 shares 88% and 85% aa sequence identity with mouse and rat ARK5. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1ug/ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.