Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MEK1 phospho S298 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 66 publications.
IgG
Rabbit
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Liquid
Monoclonal
IHC-P | IP | WB | ICC/IF | Flow Cyt (Intra) | |
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Human | Tested | Not recommended | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Expected | Not recommended | Tested | Expected | Expected |
Rat | Expected | Not recommended | Tested | Expected | Expected |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/50 | Notes The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse and rat. For unpurified use at 1/100 - 1/250 dilution. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat, Human | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/1000 - 1/5000 | Notes - |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1/1000 - 1/5000 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/1000 - 1/5000 | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/250 | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Dual specificity protein kinase which acts as an essential component of the MAP kinase signal transduction pathway. Binding of extracellular ligands such as growth factors, cytokines and hormones to their cell-surface receptors activates RAS and this initiates RAF1 activation. RAF1 then further activates the dual-specificity protein kinases MAP2K1/MEK1 and MAP2K2/MEK2. Both MAP2K1/MEK1 and MAP2K2/MEK2 function specifically in the MAPK/ERK cascade, and catalyze the concomitant phosphorylation of a threonine and a tyrosine residue in a Thr-Glu-Tyr sequence located in the extracellular signal-regulated kinases MAPK3/ERK1 and MAPK1/ERK2, leading to their activation and further transduction of the signal within the MAPK/ERK cascade. Activates BRAF in a KSR1 or KSR2-dependent manner; by binding to KSR1 or KSR2 releases the inhibitory intramolecular interaction between KSR1 or KSR2 protein kinase and N-terminal domains which promotes KSR1 or KSR2-BRAF dimerization and BRAF activation (PubMed:29433126). Depending on the cellular context, this pathway mediates diverse biological functions such as cell growth, adhesion, survival and differentiation, predominantly through the regulation of transcription, metabolism and cytoskeletal rearrangements. One target of the MAPK/ERK cascade is peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), a nuclear receptor that promotes differentiation and apoptosis. MAP2K1/MEK1 has been shown to export PPARG from the nucleus. The MAPK/ERK cascade is also involved in the regulation of endosomal dynamics, including lysosome processing and endosome cycling through the perinuclear recycling compartment (PNRC), as well as in the fragmentation of the Golgi apparatus during mitosis.
MEK1, PRKMK1, MAP2K1, MEK1, PRKMK1, Dual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1, MAP kinase kinase 1, MAPKK 1, MKK1, ERK activator kinase 1, MAPK/ERK kinase 1, MEK 1
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MEK1 phospho S298 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 66 publications.
IgG
Rabbit
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Liquid
Monoclonal
EPR3338
Affinity purification Protein A
ab96379 detects MEK1 phosphorylated at threonine 298.
The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse and rat.
Blue Ice
+4°C
-20°C
Stable for 12 months at -20°C
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
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MEK1 also known as MAP2K1 is a dual-specificity kinase that plays a role in the MAPK/ERK pathway. It has a molecular weight of around 45 kDa. MEK1 phosphorylates and activates the extracellular signal-regulated kinases ERK1 and ERK2. MEK1 is expressed in various tissues but is especially abundant in brain and heart tissues. Researchers commonly measure MEK1 levels using techniques like MEK1 ELISA while phospho-MEK antibodies help analyze its activity state.
MEK1 impacts cell processes such as proliferation differentiation and survival. It does not work alone but forms a complex with other proteins to exert its function. MEK1 activity is tightly controlled by upstream activators and downstream targets. One of the key phosphorylation sites on MEK1 is at serine 298 often marked as MEK1 pS298. This phosphorylation indicates MEK1's activated state which is critical for its biological function.
MEK1 integrates signals within the MAPK/ERK pathway and interacts closely with RAF kinases upstream and ERK kinases downstream. This pathway modulates cellular responses to growth factors. MEK1 undergoes phosphorylation enhancing its activity and subsequently phosphorylates ERK proteins. Many studies isolate MEK1 activity using specific inhibitors such as the MEK1 inhibitor to dissect pathway dynamics. ERK inhibitor PD98059 also helps when studying parallel interactions with MEK1.
MEK1 mutations or dysregulation have links to several types of cancer including melanoma. These often involve changes that lead to continuous MEK1 activation contributing to uncontrolled cell growth. MEK1 involvement in the RASopathies also shows its connection to disorders characterized by heart and facial abnormalities. In cancer MEK1 works closely with the BRAF protein which often harbors mutations leading to disease progression showcasing MEK1 as a target for therapeutic intervention.
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All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MEK1 (phospho S298) antibody [EPR3338] (ab96379) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Rat skeletal muscle lysate
Lane 2: Rat skeletal muscle lysate, the membrane treated with phosphatase for 1 hour
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 43 kDa
Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling MEK1 with Purified ab96379 at 1/100 dilution (10 μg/mL) (Red). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% Methanol. A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody was used at 1/2000. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Black). Unlabeled control - Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Blue).
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MEK1 (phospho S298) antibody [EPR3338] (ab96379) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Mouse skeletal muscle lysate
Lane 2: Mouse skeletal muscle lysate, the membrane treated with phosphatase for 1 hour
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 43 kDa
Immunocytochemistry analysis of HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) treated with lambda phosphatase cells labeling MEK1 with Purified ab96379 at 1/100 dilution (9.53 µg/mL). Cells were fixed in 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% tritonX-100. Cells were counterstained with Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) 1/200 dilution (2.5 µg/mL). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 µg/mL). DAPI (blue) was used as nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MEK1 (phospho S298) antibody [EPR3338] (ab96379) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate
Lane 2: HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) treated with 100 ng/ml nocoladaze for 18 hours whole cell lysate
Lane 3: HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) treated with 100ng/ml nocoladaze for 18 hours, then the membrane treated with phosphatase for 1 hour
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 43 kDa
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human ovarian carcinoma tissue sections labeling MEK1 with Purified ab96379 at 1/50 dilution (19.06 µg/mL). Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval using Antigen Retrieval Buffer (100X Tris-EDTA Buffer, pH 9.0) ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0). ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain.
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