cAMP-dependent Protein Kinase (PKA) is composed of two distinct subunits: catalytic (C) and regulatory (R)
Four regulatory subunits have been identified: RIα, RIβ, RIIα, and RIIβ
These subunits define type I and II PKAs
Following binding of cAMP, the regulatory subunits dissociate from the catalytic subunits, rendering the enzyme active
Type I and type II holoenzymes have three potential C subunits (Cα, Cβ, or Cγ)
Most cells, including T lymphocytes, express both type I and type II PKAs
RIIa expression is associated with cellular transformation, while RIIβ expression correlates with mitotic arrest and cellular differentiation
Type II PKA can be distinguished by autophosphorylation of the R subunits, while type I PKA binds Mg/ATP with high affinity
The cAMP-dependent autophosphorylation of the human RIIβ subunits occurs at serine 114 (S114)
In addition to their enzyme regulatory activity, the RIIα and RIIβ subunits determine the subcellular location of the holoenzymes via their interactions with specific intracellular anchoring proteins
The 47/PKA monoclonal antibody recognizes the phosphorylated S114 in the RIIβ subunit of PKA
The orthologous phosphorylation site in mouse and rat PKA(RIIβ) is S112
Host Species: Mouse Clone: 47 Isotype: IgG1 κ Species Reactivity: Human Immunogen: Phosphorylated Human PKA(RIIβ) Peptide Intracellular Staining