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MAPKAP Kinase 2 Protein, inactive, 50 g
Unactive, For use in Kinase Assays.
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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
eCl@ss:
32160405
NACRES:
NA.41
biological source
human
Quality Level
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
mol wt
Mw 66 kDa
manufacturer/tradename
Upstate®
technique(s)
activity assay: suitable (kinase)
NCBI accession no.
UniProt accession no.
shipped in
dry ice
Gene Information
human ... MAPKAPK2(9261)
General description
Product Source: Expressed in E.coli
Recombinant human MAPKAP Kinase 2 (MAPKAP-K2), residues 46-400, A399G, containing an N-terminal GST tag
MAPKAP Kinase 2 has been implicted as a cell cycle checkpoint kinase, joining the ranks of Chk1 and Chk2 as critical regulators of the DNA damage response in mammalian cells in recent studies (Manke, et al, 2005, and Abraham, 2005). This research indicates that MAPKAP Kinase 2, a serine/threonine kinase activated by p38, phosphorylates CDC25 B/C, generating a binding site for 14-3-3 proteins. The checkpoint kinases Chk1 and Chk2 are targets for drug discovery efforts designed to overcome cell cycle arrest due to DNA damage induced by chemotherapeutic agents. Overriding the checkpoint kinases in cancer cells exposed to DNA damaging agents leads to catastrophic failure of cell division and apoptosis.
The new role of MAPKAP Kinase 2 in complementing the function of Chk1 and Chk2 suggests a new target for drug discovery efforts.
MAPKAP Kinase 2 has been implicted as a cell cycle checkpoint kinase, joining the ranks of Chk1 and Chk2 as critical regulators of the DNA damage response in mammalian cells in recent studies (Manke, et al, 2005, and Abraham, 2005). This research indicates that MAPKAP Kinase 2, a serine/threonine kinase activated by p38, phosphorylates CDC25 B/C, generating a binding site for 14-3-3 proteins. The checkpoint kinases Chk1 and Chk2 are targets for drug discovery efforts designed to overcome cell cycle arrest due to DNA damage induced by chemotherapeutic agents. Overriding the checkpoint kinases in cancer cells exposed to DNA damaging agents leads to catastrophic failure of cell division and apoptosis.
The new role of MAPKAP Kinase 2 in complementing the function of Chk1 and Chk2 suggests a new target for drug discovery efforts.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Protein Target: MAPKAP-K2
Target Sub-Family: CAMK
Quality
Routinely evaluated by phosphorylation of MAPKAP-K2 substrate peptide
Physical form
Glutathione-agarose
Storage and Stability
6 months at -20°C
Other Notes
For Specific Activity data, refer to the Certificate of Analysis for individual lots of this enzyme.
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Hazard Statements
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Hazard Classifications
Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 2
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Bart S Hendriks et al.
BMC systems biology, 4, 23-23 (2010-03-17)
The success of anti-TNF biologics for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has highlighted the importance of understanding the intracellular pathways that regulate TNF production in the quest for an orally-available small molecule inhibitor. p38 is known to strongly regulate TNF
Y Hefner et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 275(48), 37542-37551 (2000-09-09)
We have previously reported that in thrombin-stimulated human platelets, cytosolic phospholipase A(2) (cPLA2) is phosphorylated on Ser-505 by p38 protein kinase and on Ser-727 by an unknown kinase. Pharmacological inhibition of p38 leads to inhibition of cPLA2 phosphorylation at both
Qamraa H Al-Qahtani et al.
Molecular oncology, 15(8), 2120-2139 (2021-01-08)
Dysfunctions in post-transcriptional control are observed in cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. Here, we employed a kinome inhibitor library (n = 378) in a reporter system selective for 3'-untranslated region-AU-rich elements (ARE). Fifteen inhibitors reduced the ARE-reporter activity; among the targets is
D Stokoe et al.
The Biochemical journal, 296 ( Pt 3), 843-849 (1993-12-15)
The substrate specificity of mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase-activated protein kinase-2 (MAPKAP kinase-2) was investigated by using synthetic peptides related to the N-terminus of glycogen synthase. The minimum sequence required for efficient phosphorylation was found to be Xaa-Xaa-Hyd-Xaa-Arg-Xaa-Xaa-Ser-Xaa-Xaa, where Hyd is
A single autophosphorylation site confers oncogenicity to the Neu/ErbB-2 receptor and enables coupling to the MAP kinase pathway.
Ben-Levy, R, et al.
The Embo Journal, 13, 3302-3311 (1994)
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