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PRKCA Antibody / PKC alpha Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody targets protein kinase C alpha, a calcium- and phospholipid-dependent serine/threonine kinase encoded by the PRKCA gene. This enzyme belongs to the conventional protein kinase C family and participates in signaling pathways controlling cellular proliferation, differentiation, adhesion, migration, and survival. PKC alpha translates extracellular signals into intracellular responses through the phosphorylation of regulatory proteins and signaling intermediates.
Protein kinase C alpha contains an N-terminal regulatory region and a C-terminal catalytic domain. Its regulatory region includes calcium-binding C2 and diacylglycerol-binding C1 domains that coordinate activation at cellular membranes. Following receptor stimulation, phospholipase C generates diacylglycerol and inositol trisphosphate, promoting calcium release and recruitment of PKC alpha to membrane-associated signaling complexes. These events facilitate relief of autoinhibition and enable phosphorylation of downstream substrates. Regulatory phosphorylation also contributes to kinase maturation, stability, and enzymatic competence.
PRKCA participates in cytoskeletal remodeling, cell motility, and interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix. One reported substrate is chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 4 (CSPG4), a membrane-associated protein involved in cellular adhesion and migration. PKC alpha also influences receptor trafficking, epithelial junction organization, and responses to growth factors. Its activity can intersect with MAPK and other signaling networks, producing effects that vary according to cell type and physiological conditions.
Altered PRKCA signaling has been investigated in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders. In malignant cells, PKC alpha can influence proliferation, invasion, and therapeutic responses, although its biological effects are context dependent. The enzyme is also a receptor for phorbol esters, compounds that mimic diacylglycerol and can produce sustained PKC activation. This property has made conventional PKC enzymes important models for studying signal transduction and tumor-promoting mechanisms.
NSJ Bioreagents provides the PRKCA Antibody for investigating the expression and cellular distribution of this signaling kinase. Raised against a peptide corresponding to amino acids 75-103 of human PRKCA, the PKC alpha Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody recognizes an N-terminal region of the protein. Its defined immunogen region provides a useful distinction from antibodies targeting other portions of PKC alpha.
Explore our PKC alpha Antibody for additional research into PRKCA expression and calcium-dependent signaling pathways.
The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the PRKCA Antibody / PKC alpha Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
A portion of amino acids 75-103 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the PRKCA Antibody.
Aliquot the PRKCA Antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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