Full Product Name
CHK2 antibody
Product Synonym Names
Monoclonal CHK2; Anti-CHK2; CHK2; CHK 2; CHK-2; Checkpoint Homolog 2
Product Gene Name
anti-CHK2 antibody
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Research Use Only
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
3D Structure
ModBase 3D Structure for O96017
Form/Format
Supplied as a liquid in ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide.
Concentration
1.0 mg/ml (lot specific)
Biological Significance
CHK2 is a cell cycle checkpoint regulator and putative tumor suppressor. It contains a forkhead-associated protein interaction domain essential for activation in response to DNA damage and is rapidly phosphorylated in response to replication blocks and DNA damage. When activated, the encoded protein is known to inhibit Cdc25C phosphatase, preventing entry into mitosis, and has been shown to stabilize the tumor suppressor protein p53, leading to cell cycle arrest in G1. In addition, this protein interacts with and phosphorylates BRCA1, allowing BRCA1 to restore survival after DNA damage.
Immunogen
CHK2 antibody was raised in Mouse using a purified recombinant fragment of human CHK2 (aa481-531) expressed in E Coli as the immunogen.
Preparation and Storage
Store at 4 degree C for short term storage. Store at -20 degree C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Other Notes
Small volumes of anti-CHK2 antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
Related Product Information for
anti-CHK2 antibody
Mouse monoclonal CHK2 antibody
Product Categories/Family for anti-CHK2 antibody
Proteases, Inhibitors, & Enzymes
Applications Tested/Suitable for anti-CHK2 antibody
ELISA (EIA), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Western Blot (WB)
Application Notes for anti-CHK2 antibody
ELISA: 1:10,000
IF: 1:200-1:1000
IHC: 1:200-1:1000
WB: 1:500-1:2000
Western Blot (WB) of anti-CHK2 antibody
Western Blot showing CHK2 antibody used against cell lysate from various cell types.

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of anti-CHK2 antibody
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human lung carcinoma (A), liver carcinoma (B), breast carcinoma (C) and kiney carcinoma (D), showing nuclear localization with DAB staining using CHK2 antibody.

NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for CHK2. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.
NCBI Accession #
BAB17231.1
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UniProt Primary Accession #
O96017
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UniProt Secondary Accession #
Q6QA03; Q6QA04; Q6QA05; Q6QA06; Q6QA07; Q6QA08; Q6QA10; A8K3Y9; B7ZBF3; B7ZBF4; B7ZBF5[Other Products]
UniProt Related Accession #
O96017[Other Products]
Molecular Weight
36,157 Da
NCBI Official Full Name
CHK2, partial
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
checkpoint kinase 2
NCBI Official Symbol
CHEK2??[Similar Products]
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
CDS1; CHK2; LFS2; RAD53; hCds1; HuCds1; PP1425
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NCBI Protein Information
serine/threonine-protein kinase Chk2
UniProt Protein Name
Serine/threonine-protein kinase Chk2
UniProt Synonym Protein Names
CHK2 checkpoint homolog; Cds1 homolog; Hucds1; hCds1; Checkpoint kinase 2
UniProt Gene Name
CHEK2??[Similar Products]
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
CDS1; CHK2; RAD53; Hucds1; hCds1??[Similar Products]
UniProt Entry Name
CHK2_HUMAN
NCBI Summary for CHK2
In response to DNA damage and replication blocks, cell cycle progression is halted through the control of critical cell cycle regulators. The protein encoded by this gene is a cell cycle checkpoint regulator and putative tumor suppressor. It contains a forkhead-associated protein interaction domain essential for activation in response to DNA damage and is rapidly phosphorylated in response to replication blocks and DNA damage. When activated, the encoded protein is known to inhibit CDC25C phosphatase, preventing entry into mitosis, and has been shown to stabilize the tumor suppressor protein p53, leading to cell cycle arrest in G1. In addition, this protein interacts with and phosphorylates BRCA1, allowing BRCA1 to restore survival after DNA damage. Mutations in this gene have been linked with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a highly penetrant familial cancer phenotype usually associated with inherited mutations in TP53. Also, mutations in this gene are thought to confer a predisposition to sarcomas, breast cancer, and brain tumors. This nuclear protein is a member of the CDS1 subfamily of serine/threonine protein kinases. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]
UniProt Comments for CHK2
Chk2: a CAMK protein kinase of the Rad53 family. A cell cycle checkpoint regulator and putative tumor suppressor. It contains a forkhead-associated protein interaction domain essential for activation in response to DNA damage and is rapidly phosphorylated in response to replication blocks and DNA damage. Phosphorylates and inhibits CDC25C, preventing entry into mitosis, p53, leading to cell cycle arrest in G1, and BRCA1, restoring survival after DNA damage. Twelve splice variant isoforms have been described for human Chk2. LOF mutants cause Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a highly penetrant familial cancer phenotype also caused by p53 mutations. Familial mutations also associated with prostate and breast cancer, and mutations also seen in a variety of sporadic cancers and cell lines.
Protein type: Protein kinase, CAMK; Tumor suppressor; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); Kinase, protein; EC 2.7.11.1; CAMK group; RAD53 family
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 22q12.1
Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; Golgi apparatus; PML body; chromosome, telomeric region
Molecular Function: identical protein binding; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; metal ion binding; ubiquitin protein ligase binding; protein kinase binding; ATP binding
Biological Process: protein stabilization; DNA damage induced protein phosphorylation; transcription, DNA-dependent; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; DNA damage response, signal transduction; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; DNA damage response, signal transduction resulting in induction of apoptosis; cellular protein catabolic process; cell division; double-strand break repair; DNA damage checkpoint; response to gamma radiation; regulation of protein catabolic process; G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; response to DNA damage stimulus
Disease: Li-fraumeni Syndrome 2; Breast Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Osteogenic Sarcoma
Research Articles on CHK2
1. DNA-PK/Chk2 signaling induces centrosome amplification upon long-term HU treatment, therefore increasing our insight into tumor recurrence after initial chemotherapy.
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