ERK2 is a protein serine/threonine kinase that is a member of the extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs) which are activated in response to numerous growth factors and cytokines.
Activation of ERK2 requires both tyrosine and threonine phosphorylation that is mediated by MEK.
ERK2 is ubiquitously distributed in tissues with the highest expression in heart, brain and spinal cord.
Activated ERK2 translocates into the nucleus where it phosphorylates various transcription factors (e.g., Elk-1, c-Myc, c-Jun, c-Fos, and C/EBP beta).
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation.
Other applications not tested.
Recommneded Dilutions:Western Blot: 0.5-2ug/ml detected p42MAP Kinase (erk2) in human A431 carcinoma cells, mouse 3T3/A31 fibroblasts and rat L6 skeletal fibroblasts.
Immunoprecipitation: 5ug of this antibody immunoprecipitated p42MAPK (erk2) from 3T3/A31 cells as confirmed by Western Blot using M2362
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.