Application DetailsImmunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western Blotting (WB). A concentration of 0.1-0.5 µg/mL is recommended for WB. Human Rho-associated protein kinase 2 has a predicted length of 1388 amino acids and MW of 161 kDa. A concentration of 0.5-1.0 µg/mL is recommended to detect the protein in paraffin embedded tissues. Heat mediated antigen retrieval is required. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetRho-associated protein kinase 2 (ROCK2)
SpecificityHuman, reacts with human, rat, mouse..
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Rat
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionE.coli-derived human ROCK2 recombinant protein (amino acids E652-D923).
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water to achieve an antibody concentration of 1 mg/mL. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsStore lyophilized antibody at 2-8°C. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Alternative NamesRho kinase 2; Rho-associated, coiled-coil-containing protein kinase 2; Rho-associated, coiled-coil-containing protein kinase II; ROCK-II; p164 ROCK-2
Scientific BackgroundProtein kinase which is a key regulator of actin cytoskeleton and cell polarity. Involved in regulation of smooth muscle contraction, actin cytoskeleton organization, stress fiber and focal adhesion formation, neurite retraction, cell adhesion and motility via phosphorylation of ADD1, BRCA2, CNN1, EZR, DPYSL2, EP300, MSN, MYL9/mLC2, NPM1, RDX, PPP1R12A and VIM. Phosphorylates SORL1 and IRF4. Acts as a negative regulator of VEGF-induced angiogenic endothelial cell activation. Positively regulates the activation of p42/MAPK1-p44/MAPK3 and of p90RSK/RPS6KA1 during myogenic differentiation. Plays an important role in the timely initiation of centrosome duplication. Inhibits keratinocyte terminal differentiation. May regulate closure of the eyelids and ventral body wall through organization of actomyosin bundles. Plays a critical role in the regulation of spine and synaptic properties in the hippocampus. Plays an important role in generating the circadian rhythm of the aortic myofilament Ca2+ sensitivity and vascular contractility by modulating the myosin light chain phosphorylation.
A: Detection of ROCK2 in tissue and cell lysates (40-50 ug protein per lane) by Western Blotting. Lane 1: Rat brain; Lane 2: Rat Liver; Lane 3: HELA; Lane 4: CEM; Lane 5: A549; Lane 6: MCF-7. B-D: ROCK2 detection by IHC(P) in mouse cardiac muscle tissue (B), rat brain tissue (C) and human mammary cancer tissue (D).