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MELK Antibody (Center)
Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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Application 
| WB, E |
|---|---|
| Primary Accession | Q14680 |
| Reactivity | Human |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
| Calculated MW | 74642 Da |
| Antigen Region | 201-230 aa |
| Gene ID | 9833 |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Maternal embryonic leucine zipper kinase, hMELK, Protein kinase Eg3, pEg3 kinase, Protein kinase PK38, hPK38, Tyrosine-protein kinase MELK, MELK, KIAA0175 |
| Target/Specificity | This MELK antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 201-230 amino acids from the Central region of human MELK. |
| Dilution | WB~~1:1000 |
| 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 | MELK Antibody (Center) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
| Name | MELK |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | KIAA0175 |
| Function | Serine/threonine-protein kinase involved in various processes such as cell cycle regulation, self-renewal of stem cells, apoptosis and splicing regulation. Has a broad substrate specificity; phosphorylates BCL2L14, CDC25B, MAP3K5/ASK1 and ZNF622. Acts as an activator of apoptosis by phosphorylating and activating MAP3K5/ASK1. Acts as a regulator of cell cycle, notably by mediating phosphorylation of CDC25B, promoting localization of CDC25B to the centrosome and the spindle poles during mitosis. Plays a key role in cell proliferation and carcinogenesis. Required for proliferation of embryonic and postnatal multipotent neural progenitors. Phosphorylates and inhibits BCL2L14, possibly leading to affect mammary carcinogenesis by mediating inhibition of the pro-apoptotic function of BCL2L14. Also involved in the inhibition of spliceosome assembly during mitosis by phosphorylating ZNF622, thereby contributing to its redirection to the nucleus. May also play a role in primitive hematopoiesis. |
| Cellular Location | Cell membrane; Peripheral membrane protein |
| Tissue Location | Expressed in placenta, kidney, thymus, testis, ovary and intestine. |
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Background
MELK contains 1 protein kinase domain that belongs to the Ser/Thr protein kinase family. It phosphorylates ZNF622 and may contribute to its redirection to the nucleus. MELK may also be involved in the inhibition of spliceosome assembly during mitosis.
References
Davezac, N., et al., Oncogene 21(50):7630-7641 (2002).
Heyer, B.S., et al., Mol. Reprod. Dev. 47(2):148-156 (1997).
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