Akt antibody

Ref. 3D-70R-35713

Product Information

• Name: Akt antibody
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Akt, also known as Protein Kinase B (PKB), is an essential cellular protein that governs vital processes such as cell growth, survival, metabolism, and proliferation through the PI3K/Akt pathway, which is activated by hormones like insulin. Upon activation, Akt translocates to the cell membrane, where it undergoes full activation via phosphorylation by kinases like PDK1. This activation allows Akt to prevent apoptosis, promote cell growth via pathways like mTOR, and boost glucose metabolism, crucial for insulin responsiveness. Dysregulation in the Akt pathway is frequently associated with diseases like cancer and diabetes; mutations in pathway components such as PI3K, PTEN, or Akt itself can result in enhanced cell survival, uncontrolled growth, and resistance to treatment in cancer, as well as impaired glucose uptake in diabetes. Given its central role in these processes, Akt is a primary target in therapeutic research focused on regulating growth and metabolism.