Zap-70, a Syk-family protein tyrosine kinase, plays a critical role in mediating T cell signal transduction in response to T cell receptor (TCR) activation (1). TCR-mediated activation of the Src-family kinases, Lck and Fyn, results in tyrosine phosphorylation of the TCR zeta and CD3 chains. These domains serve as targets for binding of ZAP-70 via its tandem SH2 domains. This binding correlates with activation of ZAP-70, a critical event in T cell activation (2). Following TCR engagement, ZAP-70 is phosphorylated on several tyrosine residues, presumably by two mechanisms: an autophosphorylation and a trans-phosphorylation by the Src-family tyrosine kinase, Lck. Lck phosphorylates Tyrosine 492 and 493 located at the activation loop of the catalytic domain of ZAP-70, leading to its activation and increased autophosphorylation (3)
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:10,000-20,000
Immunoprecipitation: 1:30
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Manufactured incorporating RabMAb(R) technology under Epitomics US patents, No 5,675,063 and 7,429,487, owned by Abcam.
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