GSK3 beta, also known as Tpk1 (tau protein kinase-1), is a 47kD protein-serine/threonine kinase with broad specificity that phosphorylates and inactivates glycogen synthase, the phosphatase 1 inhibitor protein, and other proteins that feature a (S/T)PXX(Tp/Sp) recognition motif.
It is ubiquitously distributed, but highly expressed in mammalian brain, and occurs in two isoforms, 51kD (alpha) and 47kD (beta).
This monomeric proline-directed kinase is inhibited when it is phosphorylated by protein kinase B and S6 protein kinases.
It is activated when it is phosphorylated by an unknown protein-tyrosine kinase.
GSK3beta is inhibited in response to insulin.
GSK3beta is phosphorylated and inactivated by protein kinase C, p70, S6 kinase and Rsk-1.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications have not been tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Western Blot (Colorimetric): 1:1000 Immunohistochemistry: Paraffin sections Optimal dilutions to be determined by researcher.