Millipore Sigma Vibrant Logo
Attention: We have moved. EMD Millipore products are no longer available for purchase on emdmillipore.com.Learn More

ABC1442 Anti-K-Ras4A Antibody, Isoform-specific

View Products on Sigmaaldrich.com
ABC1442
100 µL  
Purchase on Sigma-Aldrich

Special Offers

Overview

Replacement Information

Key Specifications Table

Species ReactivityKey ApplicationsHostFormatAntibody Type
HWBRbAffinity PurifiedPolyclonal Antibody
Description
Catalogue NumberABC1442
DescriptionAnti-K-Ras4A Antibody, Isoform-specific
Alternate Names
  • GTPase KRas, isoform 2A
  • c-K-ras, isoform 2A
  • K-Ras4A
  • c-Ki-ras, isoform 2A
  • K-Ras 2, isoform 2A
  • Ki-Ras, isoform 2A
Background InformationGTPase KRas (UniProt P01116; also known as c-K-ras, c-Ki-ras, K-Ras 2, Ki-Ras) is encoded by the KRAS (also known as KRAS2, RASK2) gene (Gene ID 3845) in human. Ras proteins are small GTPases controlling cellular pathways that signal for growth, proliferation, and differentiation. Mammalian genomes harbor three Ras genes (HRAS, NRAS, and KRAS) that encode four GTPases, two of which (K-Ras4A and K-Ras4B) are transcribed from the KRAS gene via two alternative fourth exons. Ras proteins share nearly identical sequence homology in sequence encoded by exons 1-3 (a.a. 1-165), while diverge in their C-terminal 24-a.a. hypervariable region (HVR) encoded by exon 4. The first 165 amino acids form the catalytic G domain that mediates GDP/GTP binding and association with effectors, exchange factors, and GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs), while the C-terminal HVR is needed for Ras membrane localization, a process necessary for Ras function. In addition to the removal of initiator methionine (Met1), Ras proteins are posttranslationally modified by farnesylation of Cys186, followed by proteolytical cleavage their C-terminal end three amino acids (a.a. 187-189) and carboxyl methylation of the newly formed C-terminal prenylcysteine. H-Ras, N-Ras, and K-Ras4A are further palmitoylated on cysteine residue(s) near the C-terminus (Cys181/Cys184 in H-Ras, Cys181 in N- and K-Ras), while K-Ras4B lacks a palmitoylation site. Palmitoylation is required for targeting H- and N-Ras to the plasma membrane (PM), while K-Ras4A and K-Ras4B contain a series of lysines that constitute a polybasic region (PBR) capable of interacting with the inner leaflet of the PM through an electrostatic interaction.
References
Product Information
FormatAffinity Purified
PresentationPurified rabbit polyclonal antibody in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationDetect K-Ras4A using this rabbit polyclonal Anti-K-Ras4A Antibody, Cat. No. ABC1442, validated for use in Western Blotting.
Key Applications
  • Western Blotting
Application NotesWestern Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected recombinant K-Ras4A, but not K-Ras4B, H-Ras or N-Ras (Tsai, F.D., et al. (2015). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 112(3):779-784).

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected the presence of K-Ras4A in total Ras immunoprecipitates from colorectal carcinoma (HCT116, HT29, and CaCo-2) and T24 urothelial carcinoma cell lysates using a pan-Ras mAb (Cat. No. OP40), clone RAS 10 (Tsai, F.D., et al. (2015). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 112(3):779-784).
Biological Information
ImmunogenKLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to a sequence near the C-terminus of human K-Ras4A.
ConcentrationPlease refer to lot specific datasheet.
HostRabbit
SpecificityThis rabbit polyclonal antibody specifically detected recombinant K-Ras4A, but not K-Ras4B, H-Ras or N-Ras (Tsai, F.D., et al. (2015). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 112(3):779-784) by targeting a C-terminal region sequence unique to spliced isoform K-Ras4A (isoform 2A) and not found in spliced isoform K-Ras4B (isoform 2B).
Species Reactivity
  • Human
Antibody TypePolyclonal Antibody
Entrez Gene Number
Gene Symbol
  • KRAS
  • KRAS2
  • RASK2
Purification MethodAffinity purified.
UniProt Number
Molecular Weight21.66 kDa (pro-form, a.a. 1-189) and 21.17 kDa (mature, a.a. 2-186) calculated.
Physicochemical Information
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceEvaluated by Western Blotting in HEK293 cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:5,000 dilution of this antibody detected exogenously expressed K-Ras4A GFP fusion protein in 20 µg of lysate from transfected HEK293 cells.
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Packaging Information
Material Size100 µL
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalog Number GTIN
ABC1442 04054839056277