LIMK2, Active(L05-10G)
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Description :Recombinant full-length human LIMK2 was expressed by baculovirus in Sf9 insect cells using an N-terminal GST tag.
Species :Human
Tag :GST tag
Expression System:Sf9 insect cells using baculovirus
Sequence :Full length
Genbank Number :CR456513
Specific Activity :Sample Kinase Activity Plot. For specific information on a given lot, see related technical data sheet.
Purity :Sample Purity Data. For specific information on a given lot, see related technical data sheet.
Storage, Stability, and Shipping :Store product at –70oC. For optimal storage, aliquot target into smaller quantities after centrifugation and store at recommended temperature. For most favorable performance, avoid repeated handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Applications :Kinase Assay, Western Blot
Molecular Weight :~96 kDa
Gene Aliases :(None)
Scientific Background :LIMK2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain (1). LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures that can mediate protein-protein interaction. LIMK2 is phosphorylated and activated by ROCK, a downstream effector of Rho, and then LIMK2 in turn phosphorylates cofilin, inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity which contributes to Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton (2). LIMK2 is highly expressed in liver, colon, stomach, spleen, brain, kidney, and placenta.
References :
1. Okano, I. et.al: Identification and characterization of a novel family of serine/threonine kinases containing two N-terminal LIM motifs. J. Biol. Chem. 270: 31321-31330, 1995.
2. Maekawa, M. et.al: Signaling from Rho to the actin cytoskeleton through protein kinases ROCK and LIM-kinase. Science 285: 895-898, 1999.
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Research Areas :Angiogenesis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Invasion/Metastasis, Ser/Thr Kinases