Abcam, ab210044-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 405 Anti-ERK1 + ERK2 antibody [EPR17526]

Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
ERK1 and ERK2 play key roles in cell proliferation differentiation and survival. They form part of a cascade that includes upstream activators such as MEK1/2 and downstream targets including transcription factors. As components of the MAPK signaling complex ERK1/2 regulate gene expression through phosphorylation events impacting cellular responses to various stimuli. Their activation often hinges on growth factors cytokines and stress signals facilitating cellular adaptation to environmental changes.
Pathways
Regarding pathways ERK1/2 sit within the MAPK/ERK pathway and are significant in the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK cascade one of the foremost signaling mechanisms in cells. They interact with several proteins including Ras and Raf which modulate their activation. This pathway is important for transmitting signals from the cell surface to the DNA in the cell nucleus impacting gene regulation and cell fate decisions. ERK1/2 proteins therefore serve as critical nodes linking extracellular signals to cellular responses ensuring balanced cell function.