Application

Anti-PTEN Antibody, clone 6H2.1 detects level of PTEN & has been published & validated for use in WB, IP, IH(P).

Research Sub CategoryPI3K, Akt, & mTOR Signaling

Research CategorySignaling

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General description

The protein and lipid phosphatase PTEN (phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten) has been suggested to play a role in tumorgenesis. PTEN is a tumor suppressor whose loss permits constitutive signaling through the PI3K pathway and is sufficient to cause cancer. In normal cells, in conjunction with FOXO1A and PTEN function together to restrain cell growth. PTEN metabolizes the product of PI3K phosphorylation of PI(4,5)P2 following receptor activation, creating PI(3,4,5)P3. In cells lacking PTEN, there are elevated levels of PI(3,4,5)P3, which acts as a potent second messenger promoting oncogenesis. Restoration of PTEN function is considered a novel approach to cancer therapy. Overexpression of PTEN inhibits cell migration, and expression of antisense PTEN mRNA enhances migration.

Immunogen

C-terminal 100 amino acids of PTEN

Epitope: C-terminal region

Legal Information

UPSTATE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Linkage

Replaces: 07-016

Physical form

Protein G Purified

Purified mouse IgG in storage buffer containing 0.1M Tris-Glycine, 0.15M NaCl, pH 7.4, with 0.05% sodium azide.

Format: Purified

Quality

routinely evaluated on HeLa cell lysate

Specificity

recognizes PTEN

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Target description

55 kDa