Abcam, ab155971, Anti-ULK1 (phospho S450) antibody [EPR6152]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ULK1 phospho S450 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR6152,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ULK1 also known as Unc-51-like kinase 1 is a serine/threonine-protein kinase with a molecular mass of approximately 112 kDa. ULK1 is expressed in many tissues including the brain heart and skeletal muscle and plays a significant mechanical role in initializing autophagy—a process vital for cellular recycling and homeostasis. The protein interacts with several autophagy-related proteins to facilitate its functions.
Biological function summary
This protein serves as an essential part of the ULK1 complex which includes ATG13 FIP200 and ATG101. This complex acts as an important regulator in the initiation stage of autophagy responding to cellular nutrient status and energy levels. ULK1 activity promotes the formation of the phagophore which is important for capturing and degrading cytoplasmic content.
Pathways
ULK1 plays a major role in autophagy and mTOR signaling pathways. The mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) inhibits ULK1 activity under nutrient-rich conditions preventing unnecessary autophagy. When nutrients are scarce mTORC1 inhibition releases ULK1 enhancing autophagy initiation. ULK1 also interacts with AMPK an energy-sensing kinase adjusting cellular processes according to energy levels and promoting autophagy when necessary.
Research links ULK1 to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Deregulation of autophagy pathways influenced by impaired ULK1 activity associates with cancer progression and tumor growth. Cancer cells often exploit autophagy to survive in nutrient-poor environments. In neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's ULK1-mediated autophagy activity can help clear protein aggregates. Understanding ULK1 interactions with proteins like AMPK in these contexts could offer advancements in therapeutic approaches.