MLCK, a member of the Ser/Thr protein kinase family, is a calcium/calmodulin-dependent enzyme responsible for smooth muscle contraction via phosphorylation of a specific serine in the N-terminus of myosin light chains (MLC), an event that facilitates myosin interaction with actin filaments.
It is a central determinant in the development of vascular permeability and tissue edema formation.
In the nervous system it has been shown to control the growth initiation of astrocytic processes in culture and to participate in transmitter release at synapses formed between cultured sympathetic ganglion cells.
MLCK acts as a critical participant in signaling sequences that result in fibroblast apoptosis.
Smooth muscle and non-muscle isozymes are expressed in a wide variety of adult and fetal tissues and in cultured endothelium with qualitative expression appearing to be neither tissue- nor development-specific.
Non-muscle isoform 2 is the dominant splice variant expressed in various tissues.
The Telokin isoform, which binds calmodulin, has been found in a wide variety of adult and fetal tissues.
MLCK is probably down-regulated by phosphorylation.
The protein contains 1 fibronectin type III domain and 9 immunoglobulin-like C2-type domains.
Applications:Suitable for use in FLISA, Western Blot, and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:FLISA: 1:1,000Western Blot: 1:100-1:500Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:100Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Store product at 4°C in the dark.
DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid.
Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Caution: PE conjugates are sensitive to light.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.
仕様
Size：200ul
Host：rabbit
Source Antibody：human
Grade：Affinity Purified
Purity：Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.
Form：Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservative added. Labeled with R-Phycoerythrin (PE).
Specificity：Recognizes human MLCK. Species Crossreactivity: mouse.
Isotype：IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev：FLISA IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity：Hu Mo
Immunogen：Synthetic peptide selected from the N-terminal region of human MLCK-long (KLH).
