BackgroundThis gene encodes a member of the MAP kinase family. MAP kinases, also known as extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), 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. The activation of this kinase requires its phosphorylation by upstream kinases. Upon activation, this kinase translocates to the nucleus of the stimulated cells, where it phosphorylates nuclear targets. One study also suggests that this protein acts as a transcriptional repressor independent of its kinase activity. The encoded protein has been identified as a moonlighting protein based on its ability to perform mechanistically distinct functions. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein, but differing in the UTRs, have been reported for this gene.
DescriptionERK2 Monoclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.
FormulationBuffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol and 0.05% BSA, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.
SpecificityHuman, Mouse, Rat
IsotypeIgG
Uniprot IDP28482
PurificationAffinity Purified
ImmunogenSynthetic peptide. Please contact EpigenTek for more information.
StorageStore at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
Alternative NamesERK; p38; p40; p41; ERK2; ERT1; NS13; ERK-2; MAPK2; PRKM1; PRKM2; P42MAPK; p41mapk; p42-MAPK
ApplicationWB, IHC-P, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:1000 - 1:4000; IHC-P, 1:50 - 1:200; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.