Microtubule-associated protein kinase kinase 1 (MEK1 or MAPKK1) is a member of a family of tyrosine/threonine protein kinases that activate the ERK1&2/MAPK enzymes by phosphorylatingboth residues within the threonine – glutamic acid – tyrosine (TEY) motif in the activation loop.
MEK1&2 are also activated by dual-phosphorylation, which occurs on serines 218 and 222, in the activation loop of the MEKs.
Serine 298 of MEK1 is phosphorylated by PAK proteins, which promotes MEK1 binding to c-Raf and its subsequent phosphorylation of MEK1, leading to activation of the MAPK pathway.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:1000 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.