Reactive species
Human;Mouse;Rat
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Protein name
Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7
Immunogen
Recombinant Protein of ERK 5
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous ERK 5 protein.
Constitute
PBS, pH 7.4, containing 0.5%BSA, 0.02% sodium azide as Preservative and 50% Glycerol.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
WB: 1:1000-2000 IHC:1:200-500. IF 1:50-200
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Other name
MAPK7; BMK1; ERK5; PRKM7; Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7; MAP kinase 7; MAPK 7; Big MAP kinase 1; BMK-1; Extracellular signal-regulated kinase 5; ERK-5
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the MAP kinase family. MAP kinases act as an integration point for multiple biochemical signals, and are involved in a wide variety of cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, transcription regulation and development. This kinase is specifically activated by mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5/MEK5). It is involved in the downstream signaling processes of various receptor molecules including receptor type kinases, and G protein-coupled receptors. In response to extracelluar signals, this kinase translocates to cell nucleus, where it regulates gene expression by phosphorylating, and activating different transcription factors. Four alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene encoding two distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
catalytic activity:ATP + a protein = ADP + a phosphoprotein.,cofactor:Magnesium.,domain:The second proline-rich region may interact with actin targeting the kinase to a specific location in the cell.,domain:The TXY motif contains the threonine and tyrosine residues whose phosphorylation activates the MAP kinases.,enzyme regulation:Activated by tyrosine and threonine phosphorylation (By similarity). Activated in response to hyperosmolarity, hydrogen peroxide, and epidermal growth factor (EGF).,function:Plays a role in various cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation and cell survival. The upstream activator of MAPK7 is the MAPK kinase MAP2K5. Upon activation, it translocates to the nucleus and phosphorylates various downstream targets including MEF2C. EGF activates MAPK7 through a Ras-independent and MAP2K5-dependent pathway. May have a role in muscle cell differentiation
