Sphingosine Kinase (SphK) catalyzes the phosphorylation of the lipid sphingosine, creating the bioactive lipid sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). S1P subsequently signals through cell surface G protein-coupled receptors, as well as intracellularly, to modulate cell proliferation, survival, motility and differentiation. SphK is an important signaling enzyme which is activated by diverse agents, including growth factors that signal through receptor tyrosine kinases, agents activating G protein-coupled receptors, and immunoglobulin receptors. Two SphK isotypes, SphK-1 and SphK-2, have been cloned, and both isotypes are ubiquitously expressed. SphK-1 has been shown to mediate cell growth, prevention of apoptosis, and cellular transformation, and is upregulated in a variety of human tumors. In contrast, SphK-2 increases apoptosis, and may be responsible for phosphorylating and activating the immunosuppressive drug FTY720.
| Target |
SPHK2 |
| Reactivity |
Human |
| Host |
Rabbit |
| Clonality |
Polyclonal |
| Tested Applications |
WB, IHC |
| Recommended dilutions |
Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. |
| Immunogen |
KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide between 1-30 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human SPHK2. |
| Purification |
Purified through a protein G column, eluted with high and low pH buffers and neutralized immediately, followed by dialysis against PBS. |
| Isotype |
IgG |
| Conjugation |
Unconjugated |
| Storage |
Aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
| Swiss Prot |
Q9NRA0
|
| NCBI Accession |
NP_001191087.1
NP_001191088.1
NP_001191089.1
NP_064511.2
|
| Buffer |
PBS containing 0.09% sodium azide. |
| UNSPSC Code |
12352203 |
| Availability |
Shipped within 5-10 working days. |
| Note |
This product is for research use only. |