Reactivity: | H,M,R |
Applications: | WB |
Host Species: | Rabbit |
Clonality: | Polyclonal |
Full Name: | MEK5 rabbit polyclonal antibody |
Gene Name: | Dual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 |
Synonyms: | Map2k5, MAP2K5, HsT17454, MAPKK5, MEK5, PRKMK5, Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 |
Immunogen: | Recombinant protein corresponding to Mouse MEK5 |
Isotype: | IgG |
Purity: | Affinity purification |
Predicted MW. | 50 kDa |
Observed MW. | 50 kDa |
Uniprot ID: |
Product Usage Information
Applications | Species | Dilution | Positive tissue |
WB | Human, Mouse, Rat | 1: 500-1: 1000 | lung, spinal cord, heart, skeletal muscle |
Background
MEK5 is a dual specificity protein kinase belonging to thr Ser/Thr protein kinase family, (MAP kinase kinase family). It is activated by phosphorylation on Ser/Thr by MAP kinase kinases and interacts specifically with ERK5, and not with another MAP kinase like P38. This kinase specifically interacts with and activates MAPK7/ERK5. This kinase itself can be phosphorylated and activated by MAP3K3/MEKK3, as well as by atypical protein kinase C isoforms (aPKCs). It is not phosphorylated by RAFA, RAFB or RAFC and it may interact with GTPases such as CDC42. The signal cascade mediated by this kinase is involved in growth factor stimulated cell proliferation and muscle cell differentiation. MEK5 is expressed in many adult tissues and is most abundant in heart and skeletal muscle.
Images
Western blot analysis of MKK5 (GB11894) at dilution of 1: 500 |
Storage
Storage | Store at -20°C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/ thaw cycles. |
Storage Buffer | PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 100 μg/ml BSA and 50% glycerol. |