{"product_id":"abcam-ab40870","title":"Abcam, ab40870, Anti-GSK3 alpha antibody [EP793Y]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 20µL \/ 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GSK3 alpha antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC\/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 17 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EP793Y,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ICC\/IF, IHC-P, WBSee 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\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\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 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlycogen synthase kinase 3 alpha (GSK3 alpha) is a serine\/threonine protein kinase also known as GSK3A with a molecular mass of approximately 51 kDa. It plays an important role in the regulation of various cellular processes. GSK3 alpha is expressed in many tissues but has high levels in the brain heart and skeletal muscle. It participates in the phosphorylation of numerous substrates impacting their activity and stability.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGSK3 alpha influences several cellular functions including cell division differentiation and apoptosis. It functions independently or as part of a protein complex often forming dimeric complexes with GSK3 beta. GSK3 alpha alters the activity of numerous transcription factors and regulates insulin and Wnt signaling pathways affecting glucose metabolism and cellular growth.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGSK3 alpha is involved in the Wnt and insulin signaling pathways. In the Wnt pathway GSK3 alpha phosphorylates beta-catenin marking it for degradation and controlling gene expression. In the insulin pathway it modulates glycogen synthesis and affects glucose homeostasis. GSK3 alpha interacts closely with proteins like APC and glycogen synthase making it integral to these pathways.\u003cbr\u003e\nGSK3 alpha links to neurodegenerative disorders and diabetes. Its dysfunction contributes to Alzheimer’s disease where abnormal phosphorylation of tau protein occurs. In the context of diabetes GSK3 alpha influences glucose regulation impacting insulin sensitivity and action. The interplay between GSK3 alpha and tau in Alzheimer's as well as insulin signaling proteins illustrates its important role in these disease pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844142157993,"sku":"ab40870","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab40870","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}