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p-PKC theta Antibody (pT538.19): sc-136017

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  • p-PKC theta Antibody (pT538.19) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2a κ, cited in 1 publications, provided at 200 µg/ml
  • raised against a short amino acid sequence containing phosphorylated Thr 538 of PKC θ of human origin
  • recommended for detection of Thr 538 phosphorylated PKC θ of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and IHC(P)
  • At present, we have not yet completed the identification of the preferred secondary detection reagent(s) for p-PKC theta Antibody (pT538.19). This work is in progress.
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p-PKC θ Antibody (pT538.19) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2a antibody that detects p-PKC θ in mouse, rat, and human samples through western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), and immunohistochemistry. p-PKC θ, a member of the protein kinase C (PKC) family, plays a pivotal role in regulating numerous cellular processes such as cell growth, differentiation, and immune responses. p-PKC θ is primarily located in the cytoplasm and translocates to the membrane upon activation, which is crucial for function in signal transduction pathways. Membrane localization of p-PKC θ is essential for interaction with various substrates and signaling molecules, thereby influencing downstream effects such as gene expression and cellular proliferation. p-PKC θ is involved in T cell receptor signaling and has been implicated in the regulation of NFκB, a key transcription factor in immune responses. Phosphorylation of specific residues, including threonine 538, is critical for activation and subsequent cellular functions. Anti-p-PKC θ antibody (pT538.19) enables researchers to gain insights into the regulatory mechanisms of PKC θ and its role in various physiological and pathological processes.

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p-PKC theta Antibody (pT538.19) References:

  1. Interleukin-1β-induced barrier dysfunction is signaled through PKC-θ in human brain microvascular endothelium.  |  Rigor, RR., et al. 2012. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 302: C1513-22. PMID: 22403784
  2. Regulation of PKC-θ function by phosphorylation in T cell receptor signaling.  |  Wang, X., et al. 2012. Front Immunol. 3: 197. PMID: 22798961
  3. Inhibition of PKC-θ preserves cardiac function and reduces fibrosis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic cardiomyopathy.  |  Li, Z., et al. 2014. Br J Pharmacol. 171: 2913-24. PMID: 24641494
  4. IFNα signaling through PKC-θ is essential for antitumor NK cell function.  |  Comet, NR., et al. 2014. Oncoimmunology. 3: e948705. PMID: 25960930
  5. PKC-θ is a negative regulator of TRAIL-induced and FADD-mediated apoptotic spectrin aggregation.  |  Michalczyk, I., et al. 2016. Folia Histochem Cytobiol. 54: 1-13. PMID: 27094638
  6. Nuclear PKC-θ facilitates rapid transcriptional responses in human memory CD4+ T cells through p65 and H2B phosphorylation.  |  Li, J., et al. 2016. J Cell Sci. 129: 2448-61. PMID: 27149922
  7. Human in vitro-induced regulatory T cells display Dlgh1dependent and PKC-θ restrained suppressive activity.  |  Zanin-Zhorov, A., et al. 2017. Sci Rep. 7: 4258. PMID: 28652577
  8. Mice lacking PKC-θ in skeletal muscle have reduced intramyocellular lipid accumulation and increased insulin responsiveness in skeletal muscle.  |  Peck, B., et al. 2018. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 314: R468-R477. PMID: 29187383
  9. Inhibition of SHP-1 activity by PKC-θ regulates NK cell activation threshold and cytotoxicity.  |  Ben-Shmuel, A., et al. 2022. Elife. 11: PMID: 35258455
  10. PKC-θ is an important driver of fluoride-induced immune imbalance of regulatory T cells/effector T cells.  |  Zhu, S., et al. 2024. Sci Total Environ. 934: 173081. PMID: 38754514

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p-PKC theta Antibody (pT538.19)

sc-136017
200 µg/ml
$322.00

Can sc-136017: p-PKC θ (pT538.19) monoclonal antibody be used to stain formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sections?

Asked by: DefinitelyNotMatt
Thank you for your question. Yes, sc-136017: p-PKC θ (pT538.19) is recommended for use in IHC with paraffin-embedded sections. We recommend performing antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6) and heat. The full protocol can be found here: https://www.scbt.com/scbt/resources/protocols/immunoperoxidase-staining
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Date published: 2017-03-24
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent!This antibody is recommended for detection of Thr 538 phosphorylated PKC θ of mouse, rat, human origin by WB, IP, IF and IHC(P).
Date published: 2017-01-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Expected data obtained by Western blot analysisExpected data obtained by Western blot analysis of PKC phosphorylation in untreated, PMA treated and PMA and lambda protein phosphatase treated Jurkat whole cell lysates. -SCBT QC
Date published: 2015-03-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great results by Western blot analysis ofGreat results by Western blot analysis of PKC expression in CD3-treated Jurkat whole cell lysates either untreated or treated with lambda phosphatase. -SCBT QC
Date published: 2014-07-08
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