Our ERK2 (central region) rabbit polyclonal primary antibody from PhosphoSolutions is produced in-house. It detects chicken, human, mouse, rat, and Xenopus ERK2 (central region) and is antigen affinity purified. It is great for use in WB, ICC.
Western blot analysis of human A431 epithelial cells treated with 100 nM calyculin A for 30 min. (lanes 1, 3, 5, & 7) then the blot was treated with lambda phosphatase (lanes 2, 4, 6, & 8). The blots were probed with polyclonal anti-ERK2 (a.a. 181-195) (lanes 1 & 2), anti-ERK2 (Thr-188) (lanes 3 & 4), anti-ERK1/2 (Thr-202/Tyr-204) (lanes 5 & 6), or monoclonal anti-ERK1 (C-terminal region) (lanes 7 & 8).
Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are a widely conserved family of serine/threonine protein kinases involved in many cellular programs such as cell proliferation, differentiation, motility, and death. The ERK1/2 (p44/42) signaling pathway can be activated in response to a diverse range of extracellular stimuli including mitogens, growth factors, and cytokines. Upon stimulation, a sequential three-part protein kinase cascade is initiated, consisting of a MAP kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK), a MAP kinase kinase (MAPKK), and a MAP kinase (MAPK). Multiple ERK1/2 MAPKKKs have been identified, including members of the Raf family as well as Mos and Tpl2/Cot. MEK1 and MEK2 are the primary MAPKKs in this pathway. MEK1 and MEK2 activate ERK1 and ERK2 through phosphorylation of activation loop residues Thr-202/Tyr-204 and Thr-185/Tyr-187, respectively. ERK1/2 are negatively regulated by a family of dual-specificity (Thr/Tyr) MAPK phosphatases. Several downstream targets of ERK1/2 have been identified, including p90RSK and the transcription factor Elk-1.
Antigen Affinity Purified
Polyclonal
IgG
ICC, WB
Rabbit
MAPK2
42/44
ERK2 synthetic peptide (coupled to carrier protein) corresponds to amino acids from the central region of mouse ERK2. This sequence is conserved in human, rat, chicken, and fish ERK2, and is highly conserved in other ERK family members, ERK1, ERK5, and ERK7.
Chicken, Frog, Human, Mouse, Rat
Storage at -20°C is recommended, as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to presence of 50% glycerol. Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.
Liquid
PBS + 1 mg/ml BSA, 0.05% NaN3 and 50% glycerol
WB: 1:500
ICC: 1:100
Unconjugated
The antibody detects 42 and 44 kDa* proteins corresponding to ERK1 and ERK2 on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of human A431 epithelial cells.
Western blots performed on each lot.
For research use only. Not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Use of all products is subject to our terms and conditions, which can be viewed on our website.
United States
After date of receipt, stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.
