Abcam, ab56641, Recombinant human PKC theta/PRKCQ protein

Size: 5µg / 10µg
Recombinant human PKC theta/PRKCQ protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >75%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>75% Densitometry,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, FuncSSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Specific activity: 792 nmol/min/mg,
Accession:Q04759,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.5Constituents: 25% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.00385% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.0038% EGTA, 0.00292% EDTA, 0.00174% PMSF

Product details:
ab204875
(PKC epsilon peptide) can be utilized as a substrate for assessing kinase activity
This product was previously labelled as PKC theta

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
PKC theta also known as PRKCQ is a protein kinase involved in signal transduction. The mass of PKC theta is approximately 85 kDa. It is a member of the protein kinase C (PKC) family which has distinctive roles in cellular processes. PKC theta specifically localizes in T-cells and is an important player in immune system functions. It is expressed predominantly in lymphoid tissues such as the spleen and thymus where T-cell activation and differentiation are significant.
Biological function summary
PKC theta participates in T-cell receptor signaling involved in the formation of immune synapses. It is an essential component of the multiprotein complex that includes molecules like LAT SLP-76 and Lck. PKC theta's activation allows the transmission of activation signals leading to the production of cytokines like IL-2. This function is integral to ensuring an effective immune response and the maintenance of immune homeostasis.
Pathways
PKC theta is central in the NF-kB pathway which transmits signals from T-cell receptors to the nucleus promoting gene transcription. It also plays a role in the AP-1 pathway collaborating with proteins such as CARMA1 and BCL10. These pathways underpin the immune response coordinating T-cell activation proliferation and survival linking PKC theta function to several immunological processes.
PKC theta has connections with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. In these disorders its role in T-cell signaling becomes dysregulated. This can lead to the overactive immune response against the body's tissues. Additionally PKC theta may interact with proteins involved in inflammatory signaling like NF-kB exacerbating inflammation and tissue damage. Understanding these relationships is important for developing therapies targeting immune dysregulation.