Anti-AMPKα 2 Antibody (13010) (13010-100ug)

MP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a key enzyme in cellular energy management. This heterotrimeric protein consists of a catalytic alpha subunit and regulatory beta and gamma subunits. Notably, there are two distinct genes for the alpha subunit: alpha1 and alpha2. In this context, AMPK alpha2 functions as the serine/threonine kinase catalytic subunit. AMPK plays a crucial role in regulating fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis. It becomes activated in response to various metabolic stresses, effectively shutting down anabolic (energy-consuming) pathways when cellular ATP levels are depleted. This action helps maintain cellular energy balance.