Abcam, ab94099, PKC delta overexpression 293T lysate (whole cell)

Size: 100µL
PKC delta overexpression 293T lysate (whole cell) suitable for WB. View our extensive range of validated lysates from normal and diseased human, mouse and rat tissue.
Key facts
Species or organism:Human,
Form:LiquidSee storage information

Product details:
ab94099 is a 293T cell transfected lysate in which Human PKC delta has been transiently over-expressed using a pCMV-PKC delta plasmid. The lysate is provided in 1X Sample Buffer.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
Protein kinase C delta (PKC delta) often called PKCδ belongs to the novel PKC subfamily. It weighs approximately 78 kDa and functions in various cellular processes. This enzyme exhibits serine/threonine kinase activity and is expressed across numerous tissues including the brain heart and lymphoid organs. PKC delta activation mainly relies on diacylglycerol and phospholipids though it does not require calcium for activation. This target has multiple known phosphorylation sites such as delta 1485 and delta 647 that modulate its enzymatic activity and localization.
Biological function summary
PKC delta influences cell growth apoptosis and differentiation through its kinase activity. It acts as an important regulator in the signaling pathways that control these processes. PKC delta is not a part of a traditional complex but interacts with several proteins influencing signaling cascades. In cellular contexts PKC delta positively influences tumor necrosis factor-related pathways and also initiates apoptosis in response to DNA damage.
Pathways
PKC delta plays an essential role in the regulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and Janus kinase (JAK) pathways. Within the MAPK pathway PKC delta interacts with proteins like c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) facilitating stress-responsive pathways related to cell death and survival. In the JAK pathway its regulation can impact cytokine signaling and immune responses. PKC delta's function within these pathways positions it as an important mediator and influencer of diverse cellular responses.
PKC delta has significant implications for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. PKC delta promotes tumor cell proliferation in some cancers by altering cell cycle regulation and resist apoptosis. In cardiovascular disorders this protein mediates cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure through its influence on myocyte apoptosis and fibrosis. PKC delta’s interaction with specific proteins like Bcl-2 in cancer and troponin in cardiac conditions highlights its role in pathophysiological processes making it a significant target for therapeutic intervention.