Anti-Chk2 (Checkpoint Kinase 2, Rad 53), clone 4H64

Chk2 (checkpoint kinase 2) is the mammalian homolog of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae Rad53 and is required for the DNA damage and replication checkpoints (1). In response to low-dose ionizing radiation (IR), which occurs in an ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM)-dependent manner, Chk2 can phosphorylate the mitosis-inducing phosphatase Cdc25C on an inhibitory site, blocking entry into mitosis, and p53 on a regulatory site, causing G1 arrest (2,3). In human tissues, Chk2 is homogeneously expressed in renewing cell populations such as epidermis or intestine, heterogeneous in conditionally renewing tissues, and absent or at low level in static tissues such as muscle or brain (4). Mutations in Chk2 inactivates DNA damage checkpoint pathway involving Chk2 in lung cancer suggesting that reduced expression of Chk2 may be responsible for the development of lung cancer (5). The Chk2-/- knockout cells are resistant to DNA damage-induced apoptosis, defective for p53 stabilization and for induction of p53-dependent transcripts such as p21 in response to gamma irradiation (6). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 2ug/ml, Human spleen lysate can be used as positive control and protein band of approximate molecular weight of 60-62kD is detected. , Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Freeze at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 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.