Catalyzes the concomitant phosphorylation of a threonine and a tyrosine residue in a Thr-Glu-Tyr sequence located in MAP kinases. Activates ERK1 and ERK2 MAP kinases.Seger R., Seger D., Lozeman F.J., Ahn N.G., Graves L.M., Campbell J.S., Ericsson L., Harrylock M., Jensen A.M., Krebs E.G.J. Biol. Chem. 267:25628-25631(1992) Mukherjee S., Keitany G., Li Y., Wang Y., Ball H.L., Goldsmith E.J., Orth K.Science 312:1211-1214(2006)
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Peptide sequence around aa.235-239(L-Q-G-T-H) derived from Human MEK1/2.
Involvement In Disease
Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome 3 (CFC3)
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
Catalyzes the concomitant phosphorylation of a threonine and a tyrosine residue in a Thr-Glu-Tyr sequence located in MAP kinases. Activates ERK1 and ERK2 MAP kinases.
Seger R., Seger D., Lozeman F.J., Ahn N.G., Graves L.M., Campbell J.S., Ericsson L., Harrylock M., Jensen A.M., Krebs E.G.J. Biol. Chem. 267:25628-25631(1992) Mukherjee S., Keitany G., Li Y., Wang Y., Ball H.L., Goldsmith E.J., Orth K.Science 312:1211-1214(2006)
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous level of total MEK1/2 protein.
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome, Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, spindle pole body, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Membrane, Peripheral membrane protein
Dual specificity protein kinase which acts as an essential component of the MAP kinase signal transduction pathway. Binding of extracellular ligands such as growth factors, cytokines and hormones to their cell-surface receptors activates RAS and this initiates RAF1 activation. RAF1 then further activates the dual-specificity protein kinases MAP2K1/MEK1 and MAP2K2/MEK2. Both MAP2K1/MEK1 and MAP2K2/MEK2 function specifically in the MAPK/ERK cascade, and catalyze the concomitant phosphorylation of a threonine and a tyrosine residue in a Thr-Glu-Tyr sequence located in the extracellular signal-regulated kinases MAPK3/ERK1 and MAPK1/ERK2, leading to their activation and further transduction of the signal within the MAPK/ERK cascade. Depending on the cellular context, this pathway mediates diverse biological functions such as cell growth, adhesion, survival and differentiation, predominantly through the regulation of transcription, metabolism and cytoskeletal rearrangements. One target of the MAPK/ERK cascade is peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), a nuclear receptor that promotes differentiation and apoptosis. MAP2K1/MEK1 has been shown to export PPARG from the nucleus. The MAPK/ERK cascade is also involved in the regulation of endosomal dynamics, including lysosome processing and endosome cycling through the perinuclear recycling compartment (PNRC), as well as in the fragmentation of the Golgi apparatus during mitosis.
Protein kinase superfamily, STE Ser/Thr protein kinase family, MAP kinase kinase subfamily
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed, with extremely low levels in brain.
Buffer
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Purity
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.