VRK2, Active(V02-11G)
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Description :Recombinant human VRK2 (1-375) 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 :1-375
Genbank Number :NM_006296
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 :~66 kDa
Gene Aliases :none
Scientific Background :VRK2 (also known as vaccinia related kinase 2) is a member of the vaccinia-related kinase (VRK) family of serine/threonine protein kinases. VRK2 is widely expressed in human tissues and highly expressed in actively dividing cells, such as those in testis, leukocytes, fetal liver and carcinomas (1). VRK2 can be used to phosphorylate casein and itself undergo autophosphorylation. VRK2 interacts specifically with Epstein-Barr virus BHRF1, a homologue of Bcl-2, and this interaction is involved in protecting cells from apoptosis (2).
References :
1. Nezu, J. et.al: Identification of two novel human putative serine/threonine kinases, VRK1 and VRK2, with structural similarity to vaccinia virus B1R kinase. Genomics 45: 327-331, 1997.
2. Li, L.-Y. et.al: The cellular protein PRA1 modulates the anti-apoptotic activity of Epstein-Barr virus BHRF1, a homologue of Bcl-2, through direct interaction. J Biol Chem 276, 27354–27362, 2001.
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Research Areas :Apoptosis/Autophagy, Cancer, ERK/MAPK Pathway, JNK/SAPK Pathway, p38 Pathway, Ser/Thr Kinases, Cancer, ERK/MAPK Pathway, p38 Pathway, JNK/SAPK Pathway, Apoptosis/Autophagy, Ser/Thr Kinases