Thermo Fisher Scientific Human EIF2AK2 (PKR), GST Tag Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Kinase Assay (KA)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species

Human

Expression System

Insect cells

Amino acid sequence

252-551

Tag

GST-tag

Molecular weight

62.2 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

See Label

Purification

purified

Storage buffer

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

EIF2AK2 (PKR) is one of 4 kinases that specifically phosphorylate Ser51 of translation initiation factor eIF2-alpha in response to various environmental stresses. EIF2AK2 plays a key role in antiviral defense mediated through its direct activation by double-stranded RNA produced by viral infection. PKR plays a key role in IFN induced-innate antiviral response, virus-induced apoptosis, cell growth & differentiation. PKR induces apoptosis by up-regulating Fas expression and mediates FADD/Caspase-8 death signaling pathway. Upon viral infection, it functions as a dual protein, sequentially activating both cell survival & cell death pathways using kinase independent and dependent strategies. PRKR regulates multiple pathways which include NF-kappaB activation, p53, p38, & PDGF signaling pathway. PKR has been implicated in tumor suppression & malignancy. To evade the antiviral effects of PKR, viruses have evolved multiple mechanisms, such as the inhibition of PKR by the non-structural protein (NS1) of the influenza virus. More recently, PKR has been implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer, Huntington, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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