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
Antigen
AMPK beta 2
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.)