The protein encoded by this gene is a regulatory subunit of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a heterotrimer consisting of an alpha catalytic subunit, and non-catalytic beta and gamma subunits. AMPK is an important energy-sensing enzyme that monitors cellular energy status. In response to cellular metabolic stresses, AMPK is activated, and thus phosphorylates and inactivates acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and beta-hydroxy beta-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), key enzymes involved in regulating de novo biosynthesis of fatty acid and cholesterol. This subunit may be a positive regulator of AMPK activity. It is highly expressed in skeletal muscle and thus may have tissue-specific roles. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Cellular Localization
Cytosol, Ucleoplasm
Clonality
polyclonal
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
protein kinase, AMP-activated, beta 2 non-catalytic subunit
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
35 kDa
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Subcellular Location
cytosol,nucleoplasm
Synonyms
AMPK beta 2, AMPK subunit beta 2, PRKAB2
Uniprot
O43741
Gene Id
5565
Research Area
Signal Transduction, Metabolism
Weight
30kDa
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)