Protein Kinase R (PKR) Active Protein | PKR active protein
Active Protein Kinase R (PKR)
Activity Data
(Protein Kinase R (PKR) is activated by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), the synthesis of which is caused virally. PKR can also be activated by the protein PACT or by heparin. It plays a key role in the innate immune response to viral infection and is also involved in the regulation of signal transduction, apoptosis, cell proliferation and differentiation. Besides, Cyclin Dependent Kinase 1 (CDK1) has been identified as an interactor of PKR, thus a binding ELISA assay was conducted to detect the interaction of recombinant human PKR and recombinant human CDK1. Briefly, PKR were diluted serially in PBS, with 0.01% BSA (pH 7.4). Duplicate samples of 100uL were then transferred to CDK1-coated microtiter wells and incubated for 2h at 37 degree C. Wells were washed with PBST and incubated for 1h with anti-PKR pAb, then aspirated and washed 3 times. After incubation with HRP labelled secondary antibody, wells were aspirated and washed 3 times. With the addition of substrate solution, wells were incubated 15-25 minutes at 37 degree C. Finally, add 50uL stop solution to the wells and read at 450nm immediately. The binding activity of of PKR and CDK1 was shown in Figure 1, and this effect was in a dose dependent manner.)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
Accurate Molecular Weight: 32kDa
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine protein kinase that is activated by autophosphorylation after binding to dsRNA. The activated form of the encoded protein can phosphorylate translation initiation factor EIF2S1, which in turn inhibits protein synthesis. This protein is also activated by manganese ions and heparin. Three transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]
Uniprot Description
PKR: a protein kinase of the PEK family. Upon binding double-stranded RNA, it becomes autophosphorylated and activated. Phosphorylates and inhibits the alpha subunit of eIF2 alpha, which leads to an inhibition of the initiation of protein synthesis. Controls the activation of several transcription factors such as NF-kappaB, p53 and Stats. Mediates apoptosis induced by many different stimuli, such as LPS, TNF-alpha, viral infection and serum starvation.
Protein type: EC 2.7.10.2; EC 2.7.11.1; Kinase, protein; Other group; PEK family; Protein kinase, Other; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); Translation
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2p22.2
Cellular Component: cytoplasm; cytosol; membrane; nucleus; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; ribosome
Molecular Function: ATP binding; double-stranded RNA binding; eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2alpha kinase activity; identical protein binding; non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity; protein binding; protein kinase activity; protein phosphatase regulator activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; RNA binding
Biological Process: activation of MAPKK activity; cellular response to amino acid starvation; defense response to virus; endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response; evasion by virus of host immune response; innate immune response; negative regulation of apoptosis; negative regulation of cell proliferation; negative regulation of osteoblast proliferation; negative regulation of translation; negative regulation of viral genome replication; peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation; positive regulation of chemokine production; positive regulation of cytokine production; positive regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity; positive regulation of NIK/NF-kappaB signaling; positive regulation of stress-activated MAPK cascade; protein amino acid phosphorylation; protein autophosphorylation; regulation of hematopoietic progenitor cell differentiation; regulation of hematopoietic stem cell differentiation; regulation of hematopoietic stem cell proliferation; regulation of NLRP3 inflammasome complex assembly; regulation of translational initiation by eIF2 alpha phosphorylation; response to toxin; response to virus; transcription, DNA-dependent; translation
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Product Notes
The PKR eif2ak2 (Catalog #AAA2097276) is an Active Protein produced from E Coli and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Active Protein Kinase R (PKR) reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's Protein Kinase R (PKR) can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Cell culture, Activity Assays. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the PKR eif2ak2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Protein Kinase R (PKR), Active Protein" 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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