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AB268798

Recombinant human MLK4 protein (Active)

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Recombinant human MLK4 protein (Active) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 114 to 420 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >80%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.

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KIAA1804, MLK4, MAP3K21, Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 21, Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase MLK4, Mixed lineage kinase 4

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Functional Studies - Recombinant human MLK4 protein (Active) (AB268798)
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Functional Studies - Recombinant human MLK4 protein (Active) (AB268798)

The specific activity of ab268798 was 22 nmol/min/mg in a kinase assay using MBP protein as substrate.

SDS-PAGE - Recombinant human MLK4 protein (Active) (AB268798)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant human MLK4 protein (Active) (AB268798)

SDS-PAGE analysis of ab268798.

Key facts

Purity

>80% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells

Tags

GST tag N-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, FuncS

applications

Biologically active

Yes

Biological activity

The specific activity of ab268798 was 22 nmol/min/mg in a kinase assay using MBP protein as substrate.

Accession

Q5TCX8

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7.5 Constituents: 25% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione, 0.004% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.003% EDTA, 0.002% PMSF

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
True

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

MLK4 also known as Mixed Lineage Kinase 4 is a signaling protein involved in various cellular processes. It is a member of the MAP3K family and has a molecular weight of approximately 88 kDa. MLK4 is expressed in several tissues including the brain liver and kidney suggesting it plays roles in diverse physiological contexts. As a kinase it participates in phosphorylating specific substrates which impacts downstream signaling pathways.
Biological function summary

MLK4 influences cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis through its kinase activity. It is part of signaling complexes that coordinate cellular responses to external stimuli linking surface receptors to the intracellular machinery. Through these roles MLK4 exerts important effects on cellular dynamics and maintenance of normal physiological balance.

Pathways

MLK4 integrates into the JNK and p38 MAPK signaling cascades which mediate responses to stress stimuli and regulate gene expression. MLK4 interacts with various other proteins including MLK3 to modulate these pathways effectively. Furthermore its role in these pathways positions MLK4 as an important player in ensuring cells react appropriately to potential damage or stress signals.

MLK4 has been associated with certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. Its involvement in cancer relates to its ability to influence cell growth and survival where MLK4 mutations or dysregulation might promote tumorigenesis. Moreover altered MLK4 signaling has links to Parkinson's disease particularly in conjunction with other kinases like LRRK2 suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for modulating disease progression.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

Affinity purified.

General info

Function

Negative regulator of TLR4 signaling. Does not activate JNK1/MAPK8 pathway, p38/MAPK14, nor ERK2/MAPK1 pathways.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. STE Ser/Thr protein kinase family. MAP kinase kinase kinase subfamily.

Post-translational modifications

Autophosphorylation on serine and threonine residues within the activation loop plays a role in enzyme activation.

Product protocols

Target data

Negative regulator of TLR4 signaling. Does not activate JNK1/MAPK8 pathway, p38/MAPK14, nor ERK2/MAPK1 pathways.
See full target information MAP3K21

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