ERK5 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7, Big mitogen-activated protein kinase 1) is a member of the MAPK superfamily implicated in the regulation numerous cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation, and survival (1,5-7).
Like other MAPK family members, ERK5 contains a canonical activation loop TEY motif (Thr218/Tyr220) which is specifically phosphorylated by MAP2K5 (MEK5) in a growth factor-dependent, Ras-independent mechanism (2-4).
For example, EGF stimulation promotes ERK5 phosphorylation which induces its traslocation to the nucleus where it phosphorylates MEF2C and other transcriptional targets (2,3).
ERK5 is also activated in response to granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in hematopoetic progenitor cells where it promotes survival and proliferation (4).
In neuronal cells, ERK5 is required for NGF-induced neurite outgrowth, neuronal homeostatis, and survival (11,12).
ERK5 is thought to play a role in blood vessel integrity via maintainence of endothelial cell migration and barrier function (8-10).
Although broadly expressed, research studies have shown that mice lacking erk5 display numerous cardiac defects, suggesting ERK5 plays a critical role in vascular development and homeostasis (1,5).
Applications:Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:200Immunofluorescence: 1:50-1:200Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size:100ul
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by affinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Specificity:Recognizes MAPK7. Species Crossreactivity: human, mouse, rat
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:IF IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Recombinant protein corresponding to human MAPK7.