Thermo Fisher Scientific Human MYLK (MLCK), GST Tag Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Kinase Assay (KA)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species

Human

Expression System

Baculovirus

Amino acid sequence

1428-1771

Tag

GST-tag

Molecular weight

67.3 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

See Label

Purification

purified

Storage buffer

50mM tris, pH 7.5, with 0.02% Triton X-100, 150mM NaCl, 0.5mM EDTA, 50% glycerol, 2mM DTT

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-80° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Dry ice

Product Specific Information

For maximum recovery please spin prior to use. Unless noted below, aliquots of the 5 µg, 10 µg and 20 µg sizes of kinase are not recommended as materials can be used in original packaging until exhausted. For larger sizes, the number of freeze/thaws may be reduced by preparing aliquots, aliquots below 20 µL are not recommended. Please never store a kinase diluted. If properly stored at -80C, this product is guaranteed for 6 months from date of purchase.

Protein Form: Catalytic

Target Information

MYLK (MLCK) is a serine/threonine kinase that phosphorylates myosin regulatory light chains to assist in the production of contractile activity (myosin-actin interaction). MLCK is responsible for smooth muscle contraction via phosphorylation of a specific serine in the N-terminus of myosin light chains (MLC), an event that facilitates myosin interaction with actin filaments. It is a central determinant in the development of vascular permeability and tissue edema formation. In the nervous system it has been shown to control the growth initiation of astrocytic processes in culture and to participate in transmitter release at synapses formed between cultured sympathetic ganglion cells. MLCK acts as a critical participant in signaling sequences that result in fibroblast apoptosis. Smooth muscle and non-muscle isozymes are expressed in a wide variety of adult and fetal tissues and in cultured endothelium with qualitative expression appearing to be neither tissue- nor development-specific. Non-muscle isoform 2 is the dominant splice variant expressed in various tissues. The Telokin isoform, which binds calmodulin, has been found in a wide variety of adult and fetal tissues. MLCK is probably down-regulated by phosphorylation. The protein contains 1 fibronectin type III domain and 9 immunoglobulin-like C2-type domains.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.