{"product_id":"abcam-ab248204","title":"Abcam, ab248204, Anti-SPAK antibody [EPR6394] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SPAK antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR6394,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab248204 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab128894\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies reactivity\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease\u003cbr\u003e\ncontact us\u003cbr\u003e\nfor more information.\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nSPAK also known as Ste20-related Proline-Alanine-rich Kinase is a serine\/threonine protein kinase with a molecular mass of approximately 61 kDa. It plays a critical mechanical role in the regulation of ion transport and cell volume by phosphorylating a variety of ion transporters and channels. SPAK expresses in many tissues including the kidney brain and heart which highlights its multifaceted functions in different physiological contexts.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nSPAK integrates into cellular signaling processes by contributing to the regulation of sodium potassium and chloride transport. This kinase mainly interacts within complexes of kinase networks that include OSR1 and WNK kinases. SPAK has essential roles in mediating responses to osmotic stress and modulating ion homeostasis reflecting its participation in regulating blood pressure and neuronal excitability.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nSPAK serves a significant role in the WNK signaling pathway and the MAPK pathway. WNK kinases activate SPAK through phosphorylation allowing SPAK to modulate the activity of co-transporter proteins. This interaction is important for managing ion fluxes across membranes. Furthermore SPAK's interplay with the MAPK pathway implicates it in cellular stress responses and proliferation where it coordinates with players like p38 MAPK to influence cell survival.\u003cbr\u003e\nResearchers have linked SPAK to conditions like hypertension and epilepsy. Its association with hypertension arises through its involvement in sodium balance where disrupted SPAK activity can lead to increased blood pressure. SPAK also connects with epilepsy via modulation of neuronal ion transport playing a part alongside other proteins such as OSR1 in maintaining neuronal excitability. Understanding SPAK's role helps in developing strategies for managing these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851774054569,"sku":"ab248204","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab248204","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}