Abcam, ab226892, Human PYK2 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human PYK2 ELISA Kit is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human PYK2 with a sensitivity of 11.2 pg/ml. The assay uses a simple mix-wash-read protocol with just one incubation and one wash step. - Colorimetric Sandwich ELISA - 450 nm readout : works on any standard plate reader - Design your own immunoassay: we also offer the conjugation-ready antibody pair
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Cell culture extracts, Tissue Extracts,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 11.2 pg/mL,
Range:78 - 5000 pg/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human PYK2 ELISA Kit (ab226892) is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of PYK2 protein in cell culture extracts and tissue extracts. It uses our proprietary SimpleStep ELISA® technology. Quantitate Human PYK2 with 11.2 pg/ml sensitivity.
SimpleStep ELISA® technology employs capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA® plates. This approach to sandwich ELISA allows the formation of the antibody-analyte sandwich complex in a single step, significantly reducing assay time. See the SimpleStep ELISA® protocol summary in the image section for further details. Our SimpleStep ELISA® technology provides several benefits:
- Single-wash protocol reduces assay time to 90 minutes or less
- High sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility from superior antibodies
- Fully validated in biological samples
- 96-wells plate breakable into 12 x 8 wells strips
A 384-well SimpleStep ELISA® microplate (
ab203359
) is available to use as an alternative to the 96-well microplate provided with SimpleStep ELISA® kits.
PYK2 is a non-receptor protein-tyrosine kinase involved in the regulation of reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, cell polarization, migration, adhesion, and spreading. It plays a role in humoral immune response by aiding in the maintenance of normal levels of marginal B-cells in the spleen. It is also involved in the migration of normal splenic B-cells and is required for normal macrophage polarization and migration to sites of inflammation.
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Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
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PYK2 also known as Protein Tyrosine Kinase 2 Beta (PTK2B) is a protein with a mass of approximately 116 kDa. This enzyme belongs to the focal adhesion kinase (FAK) family and functions as a non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase. Mechanically PYK2 is involved in calcium-dependent signaling and is activated by increases in intracellular calcium levels. It plays a critical role in cell proliferation migration and survival. PYK2 expresses widely in neuronal tissues hematopoietic cells and various epithelial cells.
Biological function summary
PYK2 interacts with integrins and G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) linking extracellular signals to intracellular pathways. It forms complexes with other signaling molecules including Rac1 and c-Src facilitating downstream signaling. These interactions contribute to cellular communication and adhesion processes especially in the central nervous system and immune cells. Through its involvement in signal transduction PYK2 supports cellular responses to environmental changes.
Pathways
PYK2 participates in the MAPK and JNK signaling pathways. These pathways are critical for transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus influencing cellular growth and stress responses. PYK2 interacts closely with other proteins such as Src and FAK which help coordinate signals that regulate cellular dynamics. Through these pathways PYK2 modulates processes involved in the structural reorganization of cells and tissues.
PYK2 has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases and certain types of cancers. In Alzheimer's disease PYK2 may contribute to synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline as it interacts with amyloid-beta peptides and tau proteins. In cancer PYK2 overexpression can promote cancer cell invasion metastasis and resistance to apoptosis often in coordination with proteins like FAK. Therefore understanding the role of PYK2 in these conditions provides insights for therapeutic developments.