Recombinant human MEKK2 protein

Supplementary information

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MEKK2 also known as MAP3K2 is a kinase enzyme with an approximate mass of 70 kDa. It functions as part of the MAP kinase signaling pathway where it phosphorylates downstream proteins playing an essential role in transmitting signals within cells. This protein is mainly expressed in tissues such as the brain heart and liver. It acts by activating specific MAP kinase pathways facilitating various cellular responses to external stimuli.

Biological function summary

This kinase serves as a critical mediator in cellular processes like proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. MEKK2 forms part of larger signaling complexes including the MAP3K complex where it regulates multiple cellular activities. Through its kinase activity MEKK2 passes on signals that affect gene expression and cellular stress responses impacting how cells react to their environment.

Pathways

MEKK2 functions prominently in the MAPK signaling and NF-kB pathways. These pathways involve signal transduction mechanisms that MEKK2 influences through its interactions with related proteins such as MEK5 and ERK5. By modulating these pathways MEKK2 participates in a variety of cellular responses including inflammation and immune responses.

MEKK2 has associations with conditions like cancer and inflammatory diseases. Aberrant expression of MEKK2 can affect the behavior of cancer cells due to its influence on the MAPK pathway's signaling leading to unchecked cell growth. Additionally MEKK2 interacts with proteins like NF-kB which are important in inflammation thereby implicating it in disorders related to immune system dysfunctions.