Merck, 14-429, MEK1 Protein, active, 10 µg

General description
Research area: Cell Signaling Protein Target: MEK1 Target Sub-Family: STE
MEK1
N-terminal GST and Cterminal His6-tagged, recombinant full-length human MEK1
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 (MEK1) is a hydrophilic non-receptor protein kinase that shows ubiquitous expression across different cell types. It serves as a critical component of the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signal transduction cascade, also known as the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade. This signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes, including apoptosis, cell cycle progression, cell migration, differentiation, metabolism, and proliferation. Additionally, MEK1 protein contributes to the development of the extra-embryonic ectoderm during placentogenesis. Somatic mutations in the MEK1 gene have been observed in individuals with melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
Packaging
Also available in 10 μg size and in bulk
Also available in 250μg size as catalog # 14-429M - Call for pricing and availability.
Physical form
Purified using glutathione agarose followed by Ni2+/NTA agarose, activated using c-Raf and the re-purified using Ni2+/NTA agarose
Preparation Note
1 year at -70°C
Analysis Note
routinely evaluated by phosphorylation of MBP
Other Notes
For Specific Activity data, refer to the Certificate of Analysis for individual lots of this enzyme.
Legal Information
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