Optimal dilution of the ERK2 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
0.2 mg/mL
Buffer
0.2 mg/mL in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced), 0.05 % sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Aliquot the ERK2 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Target
ERK2 (MAPK1)
(Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1 (MAPK1))
Alternative Name
ERK2
Background
Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways involve two closely-related MAP kinases, known as extracellular-signal-related kinase 1 (ERK 1, p44) and 2 (ERK 2, p42). Growth factors, steroid hormones, G protein coupled receptor ligands and neurotransmitters can initiate MAPK signaling pathways. Activation of ERK 1 and ERK 2 requires phosphorylation by upstream kinases such as MAP kinase (MEK), MEK kinase and Raf-1. ERK 1 and ERK 2 phosphorylation can occur at specific tyrosine and threonine sites mapping within consensus motifs that include the threonine-glutamate-tyrosine motif. ERK activation leads to dimerization with other ERKs and subsequent localization to the nucleus. Active ERK dimers phosphorylate serine and threonine residues on nuclear proteins and influence a host of responses that include proliferation, differentiation, transcription regulation and development.