PDK-1 (3-Phosphoinositide-dependent Protein Kinase-1) phosphorylates AGC kinases.
PDK-1 activates conventional PKC and PKCz (zeta) through phosphorylation of critical threonineresidues in the activation loop.
PDK-1 also phosphorylates Protein Kinase B (PKB) at threonine 308 in the presence of phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-trisphosphate.
Active Akt inactivates Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (GSK3), eventually leading to the dephosphorylation and activation of glycogen synthase, and the stimulation of glycogen synthesis.
Because of the role that PDK1 plays in insulin-induced glycogen synthesis and PKC activation, it is a potentially important target for metabolic drug research.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:750 Western Blot: 1:750Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.