Germinal Center Kinase (GCK/MAP4K2) Antibody (Center)
Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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Application
| IHC-P, WB, E |
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Primary Accession | Q12851 |
Reactivity | Human, Mouse |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Calculated MW | 91556 Da |
Antigen Region | 288-319 aa |
Gene ID | 5871 |
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Other Names | Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase kinase 2, B lymphocyte serine/threonine-protein kinase, Germinal center kinase, GC kinase, MAPK/ERK kinase kinase kinase 2, MEK kinase kinase 2, MEKKK 2, Rab8-interacting protein, MAP4K2, GCK, RAB8IP |
Target/Specificity | This Germinal Center Kinase (GCK/MAP4K2) antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 288-319 amino acids from the Central region of human Germinal Center Kinase (GCK/MAP4K2). |
Dilution | WB~~1:1000 IHC-P~~1:50~100 |
Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS. |
Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
Precautions | Germinal Center Kinase (GCK/MAP4K2) Antibody (Center) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | MAP4K2 |
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Synonyms | GCK, RAB8IP |
Function | Serine/threonine-protein kinase which acts as an essential component of the MAP kinase signal transduction pathway. Acts as a MAPK kinase kinase kinase (MAP4K) and is an upstream activator of the stress-activated protein kinase/c-Jun N-terminal kinase (SAP/JNK) signaling pathway and to a lesser extent of the p38 MAPKs signaling pathway. Required for the efficient activation of JNKs by TRAF6- dependent stimuli, including pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) such as polyinosine-polycytidine (poly(IC)), lipopolysaccharides (LPS), lipid A, peptidoglycan (PGN), or bacterial flagellin. To a lesser degree, IL-1 and engagement of CD40 also stimulate MAP4K2-mediated JNKs activation. The requirement for MAP4K2/GCK is most pronounced for LPS signaling, and extends to LPS stimulation of c-Jun phosphorylation and induction of IL-8. Enhances MAP3K1 oligomerization, which may relieve N-terminal mediated MAP3K1 autoinhibition and lead to activation following autophosphorylation. Mediates also the SAP/JNK signaling pathway and the p38 MAPKs signaling pathway through activation of the MAP3Ks MAP3K10/MLK2 and MAP3K11/MLK3. May play a role in the regulation of vesicle targeting or fusion. regulation of vesicle targeting or fusion. |
Cellular Location | Cytoplasm. Basolateral cell membrane; Peripheral membrane protein Golgi apparatus membrane; Peripheral membrane protein |
Tissue Location | Highly expressed in germinal center but not mantle zone B-cells. Also expressed in lung, brain and placenta and at lower levels in other tissues examined. |
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Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the serine/threonine protein kinase family. Although this kinase is found in many tissues, its expression in lymphoid follicles is restricted to the cells of germinal centre, where it may participate in B-cell differentiation. This kinase can be activated by TNF-alpha, and has been shown to specifically activate MAP kinases. This kinase is also found to interact with TNF receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2), which is involved in the activation of MAP3K1/MEKK1.
References
Chadee, D.N., et al., Mol. Cell. Biol. 22(3):737-749 (2002).
Katz, P., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 269(24):16802-16809 (1994).
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