Anti-phospho-MAP Kinase 1/2 (Erk1/2)(Thr185/Tyr187) Antibody, clone AW39

Erk (Extracellular signal-Related Kinase) is a family of two, highly homologous proteins denoted as Erk1 (p44, MAPK3) and Erk2 (p42, MAPK1) that both function in the same pathway. The two proteins are often referred to collectively as ERK1/2 or p44/p42 MAP kinase. The Erk pathway is considered the classical, canonical MAPK (Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase) signaling pathway. It is an evolutionarily conserved pathway that controls and is a critical regulator the growth and survival through the promotion of cell proliferation and the prevention of apoptosis. Erk is involved in the control of many fundamental cellular processes including cell proliferation, survival, differentiation, apoptosis, motility and metabolism. Erk is activated by growth factor stimulation of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) and/or integrin stimulation. This activates the Ras-Raf-MEK,-Erk pathway that results in MEK, a dual kinase (a Ser/Thr and a Tyr kinase), phosphorylation and activation of ERK1/2 (p44/044) on the TxY motif (Thr202/Tyr204 and Thr185/Tyr187 for Erk1 and Erk2, respectively).

MAPK1 (~44 kDa) and MAPK2 (~42 kDa).

KLH-conjugated, synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids surrounding the pTEpY motif of human phospho-MAP Kinase 1/2 (Erk1/2), in which the Thr and Tyr residues are phosphorylated. The immunizing sequence is highly conserved among species.

Research Category
Signaling

Research Sub Category
MAP Kinases

Western Blot Analysis:
A 1:2,000-1:8,000 dilution of this lot detected phospho-MAP Kinase 1/2 (Erk1/2) in RIPA lysates from NGF stimulated PC-12 cells (Figure A).
Beadlyte Phospho-Specificity Assay:
1:500-1:4,000 dilutions of a previous lot detected active but not unactive MAP Kinase/Erk2 conjugated to Luminex microspheres. (Figure B).

Predicted to cross-react with many species based on sequence homology.

Recognizes phosphorylated MAP Kinase 1 and 2 (Erk 1&2).

Cultured supernantant in 0.05% sodium azide

Format: Purified

Maintain for 2 years at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Control
RIPA cell lysate from NGF stimulated PC-12 cells

Routinely evaluated by immunoblot on RIPA lysates from NGF stimulated PC-12 cells

Concentration: Variable

Replaces: 05-797

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