Recombinant Human MAPKAPK2 Protein, MYC/DDK-tagged

• Cat.No.: MAPKAPK2-550H
• Product Overview: Recombinant human MAPKAPK2 protein, fused to MYC/DDK tag at C-terminus, was expressed in HEK293.

Specification

• Description: This gene encodes a member of the Ser/Thr protein kinase family. This kinase is regulated through direct phosphorylation by p38 MAP kinase. In conjunction with p38 MAP kinase, this kinase is known to be involved in many cellular processes including stress and inflammatory responses, nuclear export, gene expression regulation and cell proliferation. Heat shock protein HSP27 was shown to be one of the substrates of this kinase in vivo. Two transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
• Source: HEK293
• Species: Human
• Tag: Myc&DDK
• Form: 25 mM Tris.HCl, pH 7.3, 100 mM glycine, 10 % glycerol.
• Molecular Mass: 45.4 kDa
• Purity: > 80% as determined by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining
• Concentration: >50 ug/mL as determined by microplate BCA method

Gene Information

• Gene Name: mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 2[ Homo sapiens ]
• Official Symbol: MAPKAPK2
• Synonyms: MAPKAP-K2; MK-2; MK2
• Gene ID: 9261
• mRNA Refseq: NM_004759.4
• Protein Refseq: NP_004750.1
• MIM: 602006
• UniProt ID: P49137

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Q&As

What structural features of MAPKAPK2 are critical for its kinase activity, and how do these features influence its interactions with substrates and regulatory partners?

MAPKAPK2's kinase activity is influenced by its structural features, including the catalytic domain. These features determine substrate interactions and regulatory partnerships, providing insights into its molecular functions.

What is known about the role of MAPKAPK2 in the immune response, particularly in the regulation of cytokine production and immune cell functions?

MAPKAPK2 plays a role in the immune response by regulating cytokine production and immune cell functions. It influences the activity of transcription factors involved in immune-related gene expression.

How does MAPKAPK2 contribute to cellular motility, and what molecular mechanisms are involved in its regulation of the cytoskeleton and cell migration?

MAPKAPK2 regulates cellular motility by influencing the cytoskeleton and cell migration. It phosphorylates proteins involved in cytoskeletal dynamics, impacting cell motility and invasive behavior.

Can you elaborate on the regulatory mechanisms controlling MAPKAPK2 activation and its substrate specificity?

MAPKAPK2 activation is regulated by p38 MAP kinase through phosphorylation. Its substrate specificity is determined by specific phosphorylation motifs, and its activity is influenced by interacting proteins.

In cancer research, how is MAPKAPK2 implicated in tumor development and progression, and are there potential therapeutic strategies targeting this kinase?

MAPKAPK2 has been associated with tumor development and progression. Understanding its role in cancer biology may lead to the development of targeted therapies, although challenges exist in achieving specificity.