Description
This gene encodes a member of the MAP kinase family. MAP kinases, also known as extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), act as an integration point for multiple biochemical signals, and are involved in a wide variety of cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, transcription regulation and development. The activation of this kinase requires its phosphorylation by upstream kinases. Upon activation, this kinase translocates to the nucleus of the stimulated cells, where it phosphorylates nuclear targets. One study also suggests that this protein acts as a transcriptional repressor independent of its kinase activity. The encoded protein has been identified as a moonlighting protein based on its ability to perform mechanistically distinct functions. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein, but differing in the UTRs, have been reporte
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Applications
WB, IHC-p, IF/ICC, ELISA
Modification
Unmodified/Total
Source
Polyclonal Rabbit
Dilution
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. Immunohistochemistry: 1/100 - 1/300. Immunofluorescence: 1/200 - 1/1000. ELISA: 1/5000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Storage and Stability
-20°C/1 year
Other Name
MAPK1; ERK2; PRKM1; PRKM2; Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1; MAP kinase 1; MAPK 1; ERT1; Extracellular signal-regulated kinase 2; ERK-2; MAP kinase isoform p42; p42-MAPK; Mitogen-activated protein kinase 2; MAP kinase 2; MAPK 2
Molecular Weight (Da)
41390
Gene Name
MAPK1
Protein Name
Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1
Human Gene ID
5594
Human Swiss Prot No.
P28482
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human p42 MAPK. AA range:136-185
Specificity
ERK 2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of ERK 2 protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
