Anti-TrkA Antibody, clone 6B2

TrkA, apparent molecular weight 140 kDa, is a high affinity nerve growth factor (NGF). The Trk proto-oncogene family contains four members, TrkA, TrkB, TrkC, and TrkE, which are variably expressed throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. TrkA binds to nerve growth factor (NGF) and autophosphorylates on tyrosine residues (Tyr490, Tyr674, Tyr675, Tyr751 and Tyr785) to activate multiple downstream effector proteins. Phosphorylation at Tyr490 is required for Shc association and subsequent activation of the Ras-MAP kinase-signaling cascade, which leads to activation of Elk-1-dependent gene transcription and neurite growth. Phosphorylations at Tyr674 and Tyr675 lie within the catalytic domain of TrkA tyrosine kinase and reflect Trk kinase activity. Additionally, phosphorylation at Tyr751 is required for PI3-kinase association and activation of the Akt signaling cascade.

Purified recombinant extracellular fragment of TrkA expressed in HEK293 cells.

Anti-TrkA Antibody, clone 6B2 is a highly specific mouse monoclonal antibody, that targets TrkA & has been tested in western blotting, IHC & ICC.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected TrkA in human brain and rat cerebellum tissues.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:200-1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected TrkA in PC-12 cells.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Developmental Neuroscience

Evaluated by Western Blotting in human brain tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected TrkA in 10 µg of human brain tissue lysate.

~87 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may appear in some lysate(s). Uniprot describes 4 isoforms ranging between ~77 kDa and ~87 kDa

Unpurified

Mouse monoclonal IgG2b ascitic fluid containing up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Control
Human brain tissue lysate

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