Abcam, ab25971, Anti-BTK antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal BTK antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BTK.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human BTK. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q06187

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-BTK Antibody is affinity chromatography purified via peptide column., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide, 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, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
BTK or Bruton's tyrosine kinase is an important enzyme in the body that functions mainly in signaling pathways within cells. It is known for its involvement in the development and activation of B cells and is expressed in cells of the hematopoietic system. The BTK protein has a molecular weight of about 76 kDa. Researchers can study BTK using tools like the BTK ELISA kit which helps measure its presence in biological samples. Furthermore there are specific anti-BTK antibodies which assist in the detection of BTK bands during analysis. BTK inhibitors like BTK C481S have been developed to regulate its activity.
Biological function summary
BTK plays an important role in the immune response by transmitting signals from the B cell receptor to the inside of the cell which promotes B cell maturation and survival. It operates as part of a larger signal transduction complex that includes other proteins and molecules. For accurate quantification of BTK expression a BTK sandwich ELISA kit may be utilized capturing and revealing the BTK protein's presence in sample preparations.
Pathways
BTK associates with both the B cell receptor signaling and the PI3K-Akt pathway. These pathways are critical for the proper functioning and proliferation of B cells. BTK interacts with proteins like PLCγ2 and BLNK in the signaling cascade highlighting its central role in transmitting extracellular signals to elicit appropriate cellular responses.
BTK is closely linked to X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) a genetic condition marked by an absence of mature B cells. This highlights the connection between BTK function and immune competence. Moreover aberrant BTK activity has been implicated in some types of B cell malignancies such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The BTK pathway's dysregulation in these disorders may involve interactions with proteins like SYK suggesting that targeting BTK could offer therapeutic benefits in managing such conditions.