Description: Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Specificity: Recognizes the MEK2 protein

Cited Applications: WB

Cross Reactivity: Western blot of human and mouse MEK2
MEK2 from other species may also be detectable

Host: Rabbit

Immunogen: Synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids 392-396 of human MEK2

Formulation: PBS pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol

Purification: Affinity chromatography

Stability: Store at 4°C (add 0.1% NaN₃) for several months, and at -20°C for longer periods. For optimal storage, aliquot target into smaller quantities after centrifugation and store at recommended temperature. For optimal performance, avoid repeated handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Scientific Background: MEK2 is the member of MAPK kinase (MAPKK) family of signaling protein kinases. MEK2 is a dual-specificity kinase that activates the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase upon agonist binding to receptors. MEK2 plays a key role in the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways (1). Approximately 30% of all human cancers have a constitutively activated MAPK pathway, and constitutive activation of MEK2 results in cellular transformation. The ERK/MAP kinase cascade regulates cell growth and differentiation (2).

References: 
1. Shuichan, Xu et al: Differential Regulation of Mitogen-Activated Protein/ERK Kinase (MEK)1 and MEK2 and Activation by a Ras-Independent Mechanism. Mol. Endocrinol. 1997;11 (11): 1618-1625.

2. Louis-François, B, et al: Mek2 Is Dispensable for Mouse Growth and Development. Mol. Cellular Biol. 2003; 23 (14): 4778-4787.

		Sample Data :  Representative western blot with Anti-MEK2 (1:1000) using 20 ng of GST-tagged human recombinant MEK1 and MEK2.

		Sample Data :  Representative western blot with Anti-MEK2 (1:1000) using 30 μg of HeLa, HEK-293T, Jurkat, and 3T6 cell lysate.

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