Abcam, ab232323, Anti-STK3/MST-2 antibody [EP1466Y] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal STK3/MST-2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, WB, IP, IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP1466Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, IP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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:
ab232323 is the carrier-free version of
ab52641
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, 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.
STK3 also known as MST-2 is a serine/threonine protein kinase with a molecular mass of around 60 kDa. It plays an integral role in cell signaling by phosphorylating and activating downstream targets. MST-2 localizes mainly in the cytoplasm and is expressed broadly across various tissues with notable activity in liver kidney and heart tissues. This kinase contributes to the regulation of cell shape and apoptosis reinforcing its importance in cellular homeostasis.
Biological function summary
STK3/MST-2 is a core component of the Hippo signaling pathway which controls organ size by regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis. MST-2 often interacts with other proteins and participates in functional complexes notably with MOB1 and LATS1/2. These interactions are essential for transmitting growth inhibitory signals. Through its kinase activity MST-2 phosphorylates and activates these molecules initiating a cascade that ultimately influences gene expression impacting cell cycle and cell death processes.
Pathways
MST-2 plays a pivotal role not only in the Hippo pathway but also in the MAPK signaling network. In the Hippo pathway MST-2 phosphorylates components like LATS1/2 subsequently affecting the translocation and activity of YAP/TAZ transcription factors which control cell proliferation and survival. In the MAPK pathway MST-2 can interact with other kinases such as ASK1 to influence stress response signaling. These interactions demonstrate how MST-2 integrates signals between pathways to mediate critical decisions in cell life and death.
MST-2 has implications in cancer and cardiac diseases. Dysregulation of the Hippo pathway involving MST-2 is frequently observed in various cancers where impaired MST-2 function contributes to unchecked cell growth and tumor progression. Moreover MST-2 connects with other proteins like YAP often overactive in cancers emphasizing its role in controlling cell division. In cardiac context alterations in MST-2 activity relate to cardiac hypertrophy as proper functioning of the kinase is necessary to maintain cardiac tissue architecture and response to stress.