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Creatine kinase B (CKB) is a cytosolic enzyme that plays a key role in maintaining intracellular energy balance by catalyzing the reversible conversion of phosphocreatine and ADP into ATP and creatine. This reaction provides a rapid buffering system that supports cellular processes requiring sustained energy availability. Creatine Kinase B Antibody is commonly used to evaluate expression of this enzyme in studies examining metabolic stability and baseline protein expression across tissues. This Creatine Kinase B Western Blot Antibody is part of a broader Creatine Kinase B antibody for WB panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
CKB is a member of the creatine kinase family, which includes multiple isoforms that coordinate ATP regeneration and energy distribution within the cell. The B-type isoform forms CK-BB homodimers that are widely expressed in non-muscle tissues, with particularly high levels in the brain. CKB antibody, also known as Creatine kinase B antibody or Brain creatine kinase antibody in the literature, enables detection of this enzyme in pathways associated with energy metabolism, phosphocreatine cycling, and cellular homeostasis.
Functionally, CKB operates within the phosphocreatine shuttle, a system that maintains ATP supply during periods of fluctuating energy demand. Its relatively stable expression in many cell types makes it useful for assessing baseline metabolic state and comparing protein levels across experimental conditions. While expression may increase in metabolically active tissues such as the brain, CKB is generally detectable across a wide range of biological samples, supporting its use as a reference metabolic enzyme in protein expression studies.
Subcellular localization of CKB is predominantly cytoplasmic, where it supports localized ATP regeneration at sites of energy consumption. This distribution contributes to consistent extraction into soluble fractions and reliable detection in western blot analysis. In tissue staining, cytoplasmic expression is observed in metabolically active cells, with particularly strong signal in neuronal populations.
This Creatine Kinase B Antibody is supported by immunohistochemistry and western blot data demonstrating detection of endogenous CKB in relevant tissue samples. Protein microarray specificity validation confirms selective binding to CKB among a large panel of human proteins, providing confidence in specificity and reducing the likelihood of non-specific interactions. Together, these features support its use in studies of cellular metabolism, protein expression consistency, and energy regulation.
This Creatine Kinase B Antibody is part of a broader Creatine Kinase B antibody panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
Optimal dilution of the Creatine Kinase B Antibody / Consistent Expression Marker Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Recombinant human full-length protein was used as the immunogen for the Creatine kinase B antibody.
Aliquot the Creatine kinase B antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
CKB antibody, Brain creatine kinase antibody, Creatine kinase B chain antibody, CK-BB antibody, Cytosolic creatine kinase B antibody
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