The antibody detects endogenous phosphorylation at:
PAK1: Thr423
PAK2: Thr402
PAK3: Thr421
Cross-Reactivity: Does not recognize phosphorylated PAK4, PAK5, or PAK6 isoforms .
Species Reactivity: Confirmed in humans, mice, and rats . Predicted reactivity in guinea pigs based on sequence homology .
Molecular Weight:
| Target | MW (kDa) |
|---|---|
| PAK1/PAK3 | 68–74 |
| PAK2 | 61–67 |
Phosphorylation at these sites is essential for PAK activation, which regulates cytoskeletal dynamics, cell motility, and apoptosis .
Alzheimer’s Disease: Active PAK (pPAK) translocates to membrane fractions in AD brains, correlating with Aβ oligomer-induced synaptic toxicity .
Cancer: Elevated pPAK levels in breast cancer tissues suggest a role in tumor progression .
Neuronal Plasticity: PAK3 mutations link to X-linked mental retardation via disrupted synapse regulation .
Peptide Blocking: Preabsorption with phosphopeptide eliminates signal in IHC .
Reduction Sensitivity: High-molecular-weight pPAK complexes (~160–250 kDa) dissociate into monomers under strong reducing conditions .
Research Use Only: Not approved for diagnostic or therapeutic applications .
Species Limitations: Reactivity in non-human primates or other mammals is predicted but unverified .