Thermo Fisher Scientific Human MELK, GST Tag Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Kinase Assay (KA)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species

Human

Expression System

Insect cells

Amino acid sequence

1-340

Tag

GST-tag

Molecular weight

66.8 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

See Label

Purification

purified

Storage buffer

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

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

MELK is a serine/threonione kinase which is related to the AMPK family that has been linked to the cell cycle. MELK has also been shown to be overexpressed in cancer and has been identified has a potential target for cancer therapeutics. MELK 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.

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