p38a (SAPK2A) is a member of the p38 MAPK family which are activated by various environmental stresses and proinflammatory cytokines. The activation of p38 requires its phosphorylation by MAP kinase kinases (MKKs), or its autophosphorylation triggered by the interaction of MAP3K7IP1/TAB1 protein with this kinase. The substrates of p38 include transcription regulator ATF2, MEF2C, and MAX, cell cycle regulator CDC25B, and tumor suppressor p53, which suggest the roles of this kinase in stress related transcription and cell cycle regulation, as well as in genotoxic stress response.
Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to human p38a, expressed in Sf9 insect cells.
Molecular Weight:
~67.0kD
Biological Activity:
The specific activity of p38alpha was determined to be 77nmol/min/mg as per activity assay protocol.
Storage and Stability:
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -70 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.