Catalog # EP4071

ERK2 (a.a.181-195) [conserved site] Antibody

Rabbit Polyclonal

Application / Dilution

ELISA	1:2000
WB	1:500
ICC	1:100

Size 100 μl

Species Reactivity Hu, Rt, Ms, Ck, F

MW 42 kDa

The ERK1/2 (p44/42) MAPK signaling pathway can be activated in response to a diverse range of extracellular stimuli including mitogens, growth factors, and cytokines. Upon stimulation, a sequential three-part MAP kinase cascade is initiated, consisting of a MAP kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK), a MAP kinase kinase (MAPKK), and a MAP kinase (MAPK). Activation of the MAPKs, ERK1 and ERK2, leads to phosphorylation of activation loop residues Thr-202/Tyr-204 and Thr-185/Tyr-187, respectively. In addition to dual phosphorylation, ERK1 and 2 are autophosphorylated on Thr-207 or Thr-188, respectively. This phosphorylation is required for nuclear translocation of ERK, and leads to phosphorylation of several nuclear proteins involved in cardiac hypertrophy. Mouse models with mutation of Thr-188 in ERK2 show that this site is critical for ERK-mediated cardiac hypertrophy. Thus, phosphorylation of Thr-188 in ERK2 may be important for controlling the nuclear functions of activated ERK1 and ERK2.

References

Lorenz, K. et al. (2009) Nat Med. 15(1):75.
Owens, D.M. & Keyse, S.M. (2007) Oncogene 26:3203.
Murphy, L.O. & Blenis, J. (2006) Trends Biochem Sci 31:268.
Roux, P.P. & Blenis, J. (2004) Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 68:320.

Western blot analysis of human A431 epithelial cells treated with 100 nM calyculin A for 30 min. (lanes 1, 3, 5, & 7) then the blot was treated with lambda phosphatase (lanes 2, 4, 6, & 8). The blots were probed with polyclonal anti-ERK2 (a.a. 181-195) (lanes 1 & 2), anti-ERK2 (Thr-188) (lanes 3 & 4), anti-ERK1/2 (Thr-202/Tyr-204) (lanes 5 & 6), or monoclonal anti-ERK1 (C-terminal region) (lanes 7 & 8).

Immunocytochemical labeling of ERK2 in aldehyde-fixed and NP-40 permeabilized human NCI-H1915 lung carcinoma cells. The cells were labeled with rabbit polyclonal anti-ERK2 (EP4071) antibody. The antibody was detected using appropriate secondary antibody conjugated to DyLight® 594.

ERK2 synthetic peptide (coupled to carrier protein) corresponds to amino acids 181 to 195 from mouse ERK2. This sequence is conserved in human, rat, chicken, and fish ERK2, and is highly conserved in other ERK family members, ERK1, ERK5, and ERK7.

*For more information, see UniProt Accession P63085

Rabbit polyclonal, affinity-purified antibody is supplied in 100µl phosphate-buffered saline, 50% glycerol, 1 mg/ml BSA, and 0.05% sodium azide. Store at –20°C. Stable for 1 year.

The products are are safely shipped at ambient temperature for both domestic and international shipments. Each product is guaranteed to match the specifications as indicated on the corresponding technical data sheet. Please store at -20C upon arrival for long term storage.

The antibody detects 42 and 44 kDa* proteins corresponding to ERK1 and ERK2 on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of human A431 epithelial cells.

*All molecular weights (MW) are confirmed by comparison to Bio-Rad Rainbow Markers and to western blot mobilities of known proteins with similar MW.

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