The protein encoded by this gene is a catalytic subunit of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a heterotrimer consisting of an alpha catalytic subunit, and non-catalytic beta and gamma subunits. AMPK is an important energy-sensing enzyme that monitors cellular energy status. In response to cellular metabolic stresses, AMPK is activated, and thus phosphorylates and inactivates acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and beta-hydroxy beta-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), key enzymes involved in regulating de novo biosynthesis of fatty acid and cholesterol. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this catalytic subunit may control whole-body insulin sensitivity and is necessary for maintaining myocardial energy homeostasis during ischemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

5'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-2; AAPK2_HUMAN; ACACA kinase; Acetyl-CoA carboxylase kinase; AMPK alpha 2 chain; AMPK subunit alpha-2; AMPK2; AMPK 2; AMPKa2; AMPK a2; AMPK-a2 AMPKalpha2; HMGCR kinase; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase kinase; PRKAA; PRKAA2; Protein kinase AMP activated alpha 2 catalytic subunit; Protein kinase AMP activated catalytic subunit alpha 2.

Rat,Human,Mouse,Chicken,Pig,Cow,Horse,Rabbit,Sheep

IHC,IF,ICC

IHC 1:100-500
IF 1:100-500
ICC 1:100-1:400

62kD

5563

P54646

https://www.uniprot.org/uniprotkb/P54646

Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Note=In response to stress, recruited by p53/TP53 to specific promoters.

Widely expressed. Isoform 3 is not expressed in the pituitary gland.

KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human AMPK alpha 2

Rabbit

Polyclonal

IgG

affinity purified by Protein A

Liquid

0.01M TBS (pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.02% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.

Shipped at 4℃. Store at -20℃ for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.