LIM kinase 1(LIMK1) Monoclonal Antibody

Background
There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. LIMK1 is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates actin polymerization via phosphorylation and inactivation of the actin binding factor cofilin. This protein is ubiquitously expressed during development and plays a role in many cellular processes associated with cytoskeletal structure. This protein also stimulates axon growth and may play a role in brain development. LIMK1 hemizygosity is implicated in the impaired visuospatial constructive cognition of Williams syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.

Description
LIM kinase 1(LIMK1) Monoclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.

Formulation
Buffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol and 0.05% BSA, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.

Specificity
Human, Mouse, Rat

Isotype
IgG

Uniprot ID
P53667

Purification
Affinity Purified

Immunogen
Synthetic peptide. Please contact EpigenTek for more information.

Storage
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Alternative Names
LIMK1; LIMK; LIMK-1; LIM domain kinase 1; LIM kinase 1(LIMK1)

Application
WB, IHC-P, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:1000 - 1:5000; IHC-P, 1:50 - 1:200; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.