MEK2 active protein

Recombinant Human MEK2 (N-GST tag)

Cat. Num. AAA4160214

• Gene Names: MAP2K2; CFC4; MEK2; MKK2; MAPKK2; PRKMK2
• Purity: 70%-90%
• Synonyms: MEK2; Recombinant Human MEK2 (N-GST tag); MAP2K2; MKK2; PRKMK2; MAPKK2; MEK2 active protein

• Host: Insect Cells
• Purity/Purification: 70%-90%
• Form/Format: Liquid; 50mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 0.25mM DTT, 0.1mM EGTA, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.1mM PMSF, 25% glycerol.
• Sequence Length: 1759

• Bioactivity: The specific activity of MEK2 was determined to be 224 nmol/min/mg as per activity assay protocol.
• Preparation and Storage: Store product at-70 degree C. For optimal storage, aliquot target into smaller quantities after centrifugation and store at recommended temperature.; For most favorable performance, avoid repeated handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Related Product Information for MEK2 active protein

MEK2 is the member of MAPK kinase (MAPKK) family of signaling protein kinases. MEK2 is a dual-specificity kinase that activates the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase upon agonist binding to receptors. MEK2 plays a key role in the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. Approximately 30% of all human cancers have a constitutively activated MAPK pathway, and constitutive activation of MEK2 results in cellular transformation. The ERK/MAP kinase cascade regulates cell growth and differentiation.

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 187171274
• NCBI GeneID: 5605
• NCBI Accession #: NM_030662.3
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NM_030662
• UniProt Accession #: P36507
• Molecular Weight: 71.0 kDa
• NCBI Official Full Name: Homo sapiens mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2 (MAP2K2), mRNA
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2
• NCBI Official Symbol: MAP2K2
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: CFC4; MEK2; MKK2; MAPKK2; PRKMK2
• NCBI Protein Information: dual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2
• UniProt Protein Name: Dual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2
• UniProt Gene Name: MAP2K2
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: MEK2; MKK2; PRKMK2; MAP kinase kinase 2; MAPKK 2; MEK 2
• UniProt Entry Name: MP2K2_HUMAN

NCBI Description

The protein encoded by this gene is a dual specificity protein kinase that belongs to the MAP kinase kinase family. This kinase is known to play a critical role in mitogen growth factor signal transduction. It phosphorylates and thus activates MAPK1/ERK2 and MAPK2/ERK3. The activation of this kinase itself is dependent on the Ser/Thr phosphorylation by MAP kinase kinase kinases. Mutations in this gene cause cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFC syndrome), a disease characterized by heart defects, cognitive disability, and distinctive facial features similar to those found in Noonan syndrome. The inhibition or degradation of this kinase is also found to be involved in the pathogenesis of Yersinia and anthrax. A pseudogene, which is located on chromosome 7, has been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Uniprot Description

MEK2: a dual-specificity protein kinase of the STE7 kinase family. Phosphorylated and activated by Raf and Mos kinases. Phosphorylates a Thr and a Tyr residue in a Thr-Glu-Tyr sequence located in the activation loop of ERK2 and ERK3. A component of MAP kinase signal transduction pathways involved in mitogen growth factor signal transduction.

Protein type: EC 2.7.12.2; Protein kinase, dual-specificity (non-receptor); Protein kinase, STE; Kinase, protein; STE group; STE7 family

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.3

Cellular Component: Golgi apparatus; peroxisomal membrane; microtubule; internal side of plasma membrane; focal adhesion; mitochondrion; endoplasmic reticulum; early endosome; extracellular region; intercellular junction; cell cortex; cytosol; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; late endosome; cytoplasm; nucleus

Molecular Function: MAP kinase kinase activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activator activity; protein binding; protein-tyrosine kinase activity; protein serine/threonine/tyrosine kinase activity; protein complex scaffold; ATP binding; PDZ domain binding

Biological Process: epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; axon guidance; fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway; peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation; activation of MAPKK activity; nerve growth factor receptor signaling pathway; activation of MAPK activity; MyD88-independent toll-like receptor signaling pathway; MAPKKK cascade; stress-activated MAPK cascade; pathogenesis; toll-like receptor 3 signaling pathway; toll-like receptor 2 signaling pathway; toll-like receptor 10 signaling pathway; MyD88-dependent toll-like receptor signaling pathway; toll-like receptor 5 signaling pathway; regulation of stress-activated MAPK cascade; small GTPase mediated signal transduction; Ras protein signal transduction; insulin receptor signaling pathway; toll-like receptor signaling pathway; innate immune response; toll-like receptor 9 signaling pathway; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway; toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway

Disease: Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome 4