Abcam, ab107102, Anti-PIM2 antibody [CHU61B]

Size: 100µg
Rat Monoclonal PIM2 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human PIM2.
Key facts
Host species:Rat,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:CHU61B,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human PIM2.Q9P1W9

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-IgG fraction, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
PIM2 also known as Pim-2 proto-oncogene encodes a serine/threonine kinase with a molecular weight of approximately 34 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues with higher levels in hematopoietic and lymphoid systems. PIM2 kinase activity increases under certain cellular stress conditions and it functions by phosphorylating substrates involved in cell survival proliferation and apoptosis regulation. As a member of the PIM kinase family it shares functional characteristics with its relatives PIM1 and PIM3.
Biological function summary
The actions of PIM2 influence cell cycle progression and survival. It does not form a complex but interacts with several other proteins. PIM2 phosphorylates important substrates such as BAD and 4E-BP1 which impacts the cellular translation machinery and apoptotic pathways. Through these interactions PIM2 contributes to cellular responses to growth factors and various stress signals promoting cell survival even in low nutrient or hypoxic conditions.
Pathways
In the PI3K/AKT and MYC signaling pathways PIM2 has important roles. PIM2 contributes by regulating the stability and activity of MYC a transcription factor vital for cancer cell metabolism. In the PI3K/AKT pathway PIM2 activity works synergistically with AKT to enhance pro-survival and proliferative signals. These actions link PIM2 with both cellular growth and survival pathways often cooperating with proteins like mTOR and BAD to modulate downstream effects.
Aberrant PIM2 expression has been associated with several malignancies including leukemia and multiple myeloma. The elevated PIM2 levels in cancer cells often correlate with resistance to apoptosis contributing to tumor progression. In these contexts PIM2 interacts with oncogenic proteins such as MYC and mTOR establishing a network that supports the survival and growth of tumor cells. Targeting PIM2 directly or its associated pathways offers potential therapeutic strategies for these cancers.