MAP Kinase p44,p42,phosphorylated (Thr202,Tyr204) (MAPK3/MAPK1,Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase 1,MAP Kinase 1,MAPK 1,ERT1,Extracellular Signal-regulated Kinase 2,ERK-2,MAP Kinase Isoform p42,p42-MAPK,Mitogen-activated P

Antibodies / Antibodies-Protein Kinases

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in 10mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 150mM sodium chloride, 0.1mg/ml BSA, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.

Synthetic phosphopeptide (KLH coupled) corresponding to residues around Thr202/Tyr204 of human p44 MAP kinase.

Both p44 and p42 MAP kinases (Erk1 and Erk2) function in a protein kinase cascade that plays a critical role in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation (1-4). MAP kinases are activated by a wide variety of extracellular signals including growth and neurotrophic factors, cytokines, hormones and neurotransmitters. Activation of MAP kinases occurs through phosphorylation of threonine and tyrosine (202 and 204 of human MAP kinase [Erk1] or 183 and 185 of rat Erk2) at the sequence T*EY* by a single upstream MAP kinase kinase (MEK) (5, 6). Both kinases are known to weakly autophosphorylate on tyrosine (5).

Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Western Blot: 1:2000, incubate membrane with diluted antibody in 5% nonfat dry milk, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight.
Flow Cytometry (Fixed/Permeabilized): 1:1000-1:2000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.