eIF2alpha elisa kit
Phospho-eIF2alpha (Ser51) Colorimetric Cell-Based ELISA Kit
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The translation initiation factor EIF2 catalyzes the first regulated step of protein synthesis initiation, promoting the binding of the initiator tRNA to 40S ribosomal subunits. Binding occurs as a ternary complex of methionyl-tRNA, EIF2, and GTP. EIF2 is composed of 3 nonidentical subunits, the 36-kD EIF2-alpha subunit (EIF2S1), the 38-kD EIF2-beta subunit (EIF2S2; MIM 603908), and the 52-kD EIF2-gamma subunit (EIF2S3; MIM 300161). The rate of formation of the ternary complex is modulated by the phosphorylation state of EIF2-alpha (Ernst et al., 1987 [PubMed 2948954]).[supplied by OMIM, Feb 2010]
Uniprot Description
eIF2-alpha: a translation initiation factor that functions in the early steps of protein synthesis by forming a ternary complex with GTP and initiator tRNA. This complex binds to a 40s ribosomal subunit, followed by mRNA binding to form a 43S preinitiation complex. Junction of the 60S ribosomal subunit to form the 80S initiation complex is preceded by hydrolysis of the GTP bound to eIF-2 and release of an eIF-2-GDP binary complex. In order for eIF-2 to recycle and catalyze another round of initiation, the GDP bound to eIF-2 must exchange with GTP by way of a reaction catalyzed by eIF-2B. Phosphorylated by at least 4 kinases: PERK, GCN2, HRI and PKR. Phosphorylation stabilizes the eIF-2/GDP/eIF-2B complex and prevents GDP/GTP exchange reaction, thus impairing the recycling of eIF-2 between successive rounds of initiation and leading to global inhibition of translation. Upregulated in some thyroid cancers and bronchiolo-alveolar adenocarcinomas; aberrant phosphorylation correlates with Alzheimer disease and Epstein-Barr virus infections.
Protein type: RNA-binding; Translation; Translation initiation
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 14q23.3
Cellular Component: cytosol; eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 complex; eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2B complex; extracellular exosome; membrane; nucleus; polysome; ribosome; stress granule; translation initiation ternary complex
Molecular Function: protein binding; ribosome binding; RNA binding; translation initiation factor activity
Biological Process: aging; cellular response to amino acid starvation; cellular response to heat; cellular response to UV; negative regulation of guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; negative regulation of translational initiation in response to stress; PERK-mediated unfolded protein response; positive regulation of neuron death; positive regulation of type B pancreatic cell apoptotic process; protein autophosphorylation; response to manganese-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress; translational initiation; transmembrane transport
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The Human, Mouse, Rat eIF2alpha eif2s1 (Catalog #AAA9501438) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA9501438 ELISA Kit recognizes Human, Mouse, Rat eIF2alpha. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "eIF2alpha, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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