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EIF2AK3

EIF2AK3 (EIF2AK3)

EIF2AK3 is a UPR sensor / chaperone on the ER stress signaling axis. Validate with UniProt and literature. Indexed under "UPR sensors (three arms)" for antibodies and assay guidance.

Research notes

  • Combine with module neighbors to test non-redundant roles of EIF2AK3.
  • Pair phospho/phenotypic readouts with stimulation and inhibitor controls.
  • Validate antibody clone and compartment; include KD/KO controls.

On the pathway hub (sections)

Genetic lesions & expression context (quick reference)

Type / exampleDomain / context (brief)
Expression contextTissue/cell-type–dependent expression
Rare variantsSporadic variants—require validation
Pathway couplingCo-occurs with neighboring nodes

Naming and prevalence vary—annotate clinically with authoritative databases.

Assay readouts for EIF2AK3

  • p-PERK, p-eIF2α (Ser51); ISRIB-class tools.
  • XBP1s splicing or protein.
  • Cleaved ATF6(N) fragment.
  • BiP/GRP78 chaperone induction.

EIF2AK3 experimental notes

Examples below reflect common literature and public resources (e.g., CCLE, DepMap)—validate genotypes, expression, and passage in your own stocks before committing assays.

[1] Cell lines commonly used for EIF2AK3 studies (examples)

  • Tool lines: HeLa, HEK293T, MCF-7, HepG2—screen by EIF2AK3 expression (CCLE/DepMap).
  • Combine with neighbors (ERN1, ATF6, ATF6B) via KD/pharmacology.
  • Overexpression/rescue in HEK293T supports mechanism and IP.
  • Isogenic/CRISPR models separate dependency from bypass.

[2] Cell samples for EIF2AK3 Western blot

  • Whole-cell lysates; phosphatase inhibitors for phospho blots.
  • Optimize stimulation time courses per ligand/stress.
  • Controls: KD/KO or inhibitors.
  • BCA normalization; subcellular fractionation when needed.

[3] Tissue samples for EIF2AK3 Western blot

  • Matched tumor/adjacent frozen tissues.
  • Mouse models—mind species cross-reactivity.
  • Primary cells/PDCs when approved.
  • FFPE needs specialized extraction; frozen preferred for phospho.

[4] Cell samples for EIF2AK3 immunoprecipitation

  • Tagged overexpression: HEK293T FLAG/HA-EIF2AK3.
  • Endogenous IP: high-expression lines.
  • Stimulation enriches interactions.
  • Controls: isotype IgG, empty vector, KO.

Human tissues and primary cells require ethics/IRB approval; tumors are heterogeneous—record histotype, site, and preservation conditions.

Bypass & related pathways

Models & genetics note

Overexpression vs endogenous EIF2AK3 can differ in dosage, splicing, and compartmentation.

Quick search presets

EIF2AK3-related antibodies (keyword-biased)

Adds EIF2AK3 keyword bias atop the 内质网应激信号通路 antibody pool—if sparse, use presets above or global search.

FAQ

This content supports research reagents and pathway education—not medical advice. Annotate mutations, drug indications, and protocols with authoritative databases, datasheets, and institutional oversight.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-18

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See the cellular erStress hub for neighboring targets—cross-check PI3K, MAPK, and transmembrane transport pages as needed.