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Protein Kinase C alpha Antibody / PRKCA Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody targets protein kinase C alpha (PKC alpha), a calcium-dependent serine/threonine kinase encoded by the PRKCA gene. As a member of the conventional protein kinase C family, PKC alpha coordinates intracellular responses to receptor activation and lipid-derived second messengers. Its activity influences cell proliferation, differentiation, migration, adhesion, apoptosis, and inflammatory signaling. The enzyme is broadly expressed and participates in pathways that connect extracellular stimuli with changes in cellular behavior.
PRKCA contains an N-terminal regulatory region and a C-terminal catalytic domain. The regulatory region includes tandem C1 domains that bind diacylglycerol and a C2 domain that mediates calcium-dependent membrane association. Following phospholipase C activation, increased intracellular calcium and diacylglycerol promote recruitment of PKC alpha to cellular membranes, where interactions with phospholipids facilitate kinase activation. The enzyme also undergoes regulatory phosphorylation events that support its maturation, stability, and catalytic competence. These mechanisms enable PRKCA to respond dynamically to changes in cellular signaling conditions.
Protein kinase C alpha phosphorylates multiple substrates involved in growth factor signaling, cytoskeletal regulation, and cell survival. Reported targets include RAF1, BCL2, CSPG4, and cardiac troponin T. Through these interactions, PKC alpha can influence MAPK signaling, cell adhesion, and contractile responses. Its biological effects depend on tissue context and interactions with other signaling proteins. In some cellular environments, PRKCA promotes proliferation and migration, while in others it contributes to growth inhibition or differentiation.
Dysregulated PKC alpha activity has been investigated in tumor progression, cardiac hypertrophy, angiogenesis, and inflammatory disorders. The kinase also participates in platelet signaling and vascular responses, making it relevant to cardiovascular research. Its sensitivity to phorbol esters, which mimic diacylglycerol, has contributed to its importance as a model for studying lipid-dependent signaling mechanisms.
NSJ Bioreagents provides the Protein Kinase C alpha Antibody for research into the expression and distribution of this signaling enzyme. The antibody was generated against a peptide corresponding to amino acids 1-30 of mouse PRKCA, distinguishing its immunogen from antibodies targeting other regions of the protein. This PRKCA Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody supports investigations of kinase abundance and tissue distribution in studies of cellular signaling and disease-associated pathways.
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 Protein Kinase C alpha Antibody / PRKCA Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
A portion of amino acids 1-30 from the mouse protein was used as the immunogen for the Protein Kinase C alpha Antibody.
Aliquot the Protein Kinase C alpha Antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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