Protein Kinase C alpha (PKC) is involved in the regulation of cell proliferation during cell cycle progression. This is a calcium-activated, phospholipid-dependent, serine- and threonine-specific enzyme. May play a role in cell motility by phosphorylating CSPG4. PKC is activated by diacylglycerol which in turn phosphorylates a range of cellular proteins. PKC also serves as the receptor for phorbol esters, a class of tumor promoters. Clone 133 recognizes the isoform of PKC and binds to a sequence at the C terminus of PKC to detect its expression in vitro.

Optimal dilution of the PRKCA antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Full-length protein was used as the immunogen for the PRKCA antibody. The epitope has been mapped to amino acids PQFVHPILQSAV at the C terminus.

Store the PRKCA antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).