Abcam, ab27850, Anti-Protein phosphatase 1 inhibitor subunit 2 (phospho T72) antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Protein phosphatase 1 inhibitor subunit 2 phospho T72 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human PPP1R2 phospho T72.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human PPP1R2 phospho T72. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P41236,
Specificity:ab27850 recognises Inhibitor-2.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-The antibody was purified from rabbit serum by sequential epitope-specific chromatography. The antibody has been negatively preadsorbed using a non-phosphopeptide corresponding to the site of phosphorylation to remove antibody that is reactive with non-phosphorylated Inhibitor-2. The final product is generated by affinity chromatography using an Inhibitor-2 -derived peptide that is phosphorylated at threonine 72., Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Protein Phosphatase 1 Inhibitor Subunit 2 often abbreviated as PPP1R2 functions as a regulatory protein that inhibits the activity of Protein Phosphatase 1 (PP1). PP1 is an important enzyme in various cellular processes including cell division and glycogen metabolism. PPP1R2 has a molecular mass of approximately 20 kDa. This inhibitory protein is ubiquitously expressed throughout different tissues indicating its role in fundamental cellular functions.
Biological function summary
PPP1R2 plays a critical role in cellular regulation by modulating PP1 activity. It forms a complex with PP1 in which PPP1R2 binds directly to the catalytic subunit of PP1 inhibiting its phosphatase activity. By controlling PP1 activity PPP1R2 impacts processes like muscle contraction protein synthesis and neuronal signaling making it an active participant in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Pathways
PPP1R2 functions within important signaling and dephosphorylation pathways. It is notably involved in the glycogen metabolism pathway where it regulates PP1 activity influencing glycogen synthesis and breakdown. Additionally it participates in the cell cycle regulation pathway interacting with other proteins such as PP1 to control cell proliferation and division. The regulation of these pathways by PPP1R2 highlights its importance in key cellular activities.
PPP1R2's dysregulation can associate with several conditions. For instance alterations in PPP1R2 levels have implications in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease since it affects neuronal protein dephosphorylation. Furthermore abnormal PPP1R2 expression can link to metabolic disorders including Type 2 Diabetes due to its role in glycogen metabolism. In these diseases its interaction with other proteins like PP1 and insulin signaling components is significant highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.