MAP Kinase p44/42 (MAPK3/MAPK1, Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase 1, MAP Kinase 1, MAPK 1, ERT1, Extracellular Signal-regulated Kinase 2, ERK-2, MAP Kinase Isoform p42, p42-MAPK, Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase 2, MAP Kinase 2, MAPK 2, ERK2, PRKM1, PRKM2

Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are a widely conserved family of serine/threonine protein kinases involved in many cellular programs such as cell proliferation, differentiation, motility, and death. The p44/42 MAPK (Erk1/2) signaling pathway can be activated in response to a diverse range of extracellular stimuli including mitogens, growth factors, and cytokines (1-3) and is an important target in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer (4). Upon stimulation, a sequential three-part protein kinase cascade is initiated, consisting of a MAP kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK or MAP3K), a MAP kinase kinase (MAPKK or MAP2K), and a MAP kinase (MAPK). Multiple p44/42 MAP3Ks have been identified, including members of the Raf family as well as Mos and Tpl2/Cot. MEK1 and MEK2 are the primary MAPKKs in this pathway (5,6). MEK1 and MEK2 activate p44 and p42 through phosphorylation of activation loop residues Thr202/Tyr204 and Thr185/Tyr187, respectively. Several downstream targets of p44/42 have been identified, including p90RSK (7) and the transcription factor Elk-1 (8,9). p44/42 are negatively regulated by a family of dual-specificity (Thr/Tyr) MAPK phosphatases, known as DUSPs or MKPs (10), along with MEK inhibitors such as U0126 and PD98059.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nFlow Cytometry: 1:50.\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4 degrees C. Do not freeze. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.\nNote: We do not recommended adding glycerol as a cryopreservative.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

M2352-10B

Size

100ul

Applications

FC

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse, Rat, Bov, NHP, Prc, ZF/Fish

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS (pH 7.2), less than 0.1% sodium azide, 2mg/ml BSA. Labeled with Alexa Fluor(R) 647.

P Type

Mab

Purity

Supernatant

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Roux, P.P. and Blenis, J. (2004) Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 68, 320-44, 2. Baccarini, M. (2005) FEBS Lett 579, 3271-7, 3. Meloche, S. and Pouysse?gur, J. (2007) Oncogene 26, 3227-39, 4. Roberts, P.J. and Der, C.J. (2007) Oncogene 26, 3291-310, 5. Rubinfeld, H. and Seger, R. (2005) Mol Biotechnol 31, 151-74. \n6. Murphy, L.O. and Blenis, J. (2006) Trends Biochem Sci 31, 268-75, 7. Dalby, K.N. et al. (1998) J Biol Chem 273, 1496-505, 8. Marais, R. et al. (1993) Cell 73, 381-93, 9. Kortenjann, M. et al. (1994) Mol Cell Biol 14, 4815-24, 10. Owens, D.M. and Keyse, S.M. (2007) Oncogene 26, 3203-13.

Additional Info

Recognizes human p44/42 MAPK. Species Crossreactivity: mouse, rat, monkey, mink, porcine, hamster, bovine, zebrafish, S. cerevisiae, D. melanogaster and C. elegans.