Anti-KIBRA

The Hippo pathway is an important evolutionarily conserved signaling pathway that controls organ size and tumor suppression by inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis (1,2). An integral function of the Hippo pathway is to repress the activity of YAP (Yes-associated protein), a proposed oncogene whose activity is regulated by phosphorylation and subcellular localization (3,4). Recent studies have identified KIBRA as a novel regulator of Hippo signaling (5-7). KIBRA has been shown to regulate Hippo signaling through its interaction with tumor suppressors Merlin (Mer) and Expanded (Ex) in Drosophila (7) and by associating with large tumor suppressors LATS1 and LATS2 in humans (8). In humans, KIBRA is predominantly expressed in the kidney and brain (9) and has been shown to play a role in hippocampus-related memory performance (10-12). Recent studies have shown that phosphorylation of KIBRA is highest during mitosis and is controlled by aurora kinase and protein phosphatase 1 (13). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000, incubate membrane with diluted antibody in 5% w/v BSA, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight., Immunoprecipitation: 1:100, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.