BackgroundCalcium/calmodulin-dependent myosin light chain kinase is vital for smooth muscle contraction by phosphorylating myosin light chains (MLC) and regulating actin-myosin interaction. It influences inflammation, cell motility, airway hyperreactivity, and asthma-related activities. Required for airway and gastrointestinal muscle contraction, cell survival, wound healing, and migration. Also involved in various signaling pathways and membrane localization. Critical for fibroblast apoptosis, tight junction regulation, and mediating barrier injuries. Important in cellular responses to infections and cancer proliferation.
DescriptionMYLK Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody [28C5]. Unconjugated. Raised in: HEK293F Cell.
FormulationBuffer: Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
SpecificityHuman
IsotypeRabbit IgG
Uniprot IDQ15746
PurificationAffinity Chromatography
ImmunogenA synthesized peptide derived from human MYLK
StorageUpon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.
Alternative NamesMyosin light chain kinase, smooth muscle (MLCK) (smMLCK) (EC 2.7.11.18) (Kinase-related protein) (KRP) (Telokin) [Cleaved into: Myosin light chain kinase, smooth muscle, deglutamylated form], MYLK, MLCK MLCK1 MYLK1
ApplicationELISA, WB, FC; Recommended dilution: WB:1:500-1:2000, FC:1:50-1:200