Abcam, ab125630, Recombinant human MLK3 protein

Size: 5µg / 10µg
Recombinant human MLK3 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 1 to 488 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >75%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, WB, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>75% Densitometry,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:The specific activity of MLK3 was determined to be 9.5 nmol/min/mg.,
Accession:Q16584,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.5Constituents: 25% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.88% 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

Product details:
ab64311
(Myelin Basic Protein protein) can be utilized as a substrate for assessing kinase activity

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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MLK3 also known as MEKK11 is a kinase widely expressed in human tissues. This protein with a molecular mass of approximately 97 kDa functions as a mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase (MAP3K). MLK3 mechanically activates the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 MAP kinase pathways by phosphorylating downstream MAP2Ks. It is involved in various cell processes including apoptosis and inflammation.
Biological function summary
MLK3 plays a critical role in cellular response to stress and inflammation. It acts as part of a signaling complex that regulates the JNK and p38 pathways key mediators in immune responses. These pathways control the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and the cellular stress response. Through its kinase activity MLK3 supports the activation of transcription factors such as AP-1 which drive gene expression changes needed for its biological functions.
Pathways
MLK3 is intricately involved in the MAPK signaling cascade. It connects with other MAP3Ks like MLK1 and MLK2 contributing to the complexity of MAPK signaling. MLK3’s participation in the JNK and p38 pathways links it to cytokine signaling and cellular stress responses. These pathways are significant for maintaining cellular homeostasis and coordinating responses to external stimuli.
MLK3 has implications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer MLK3 modulates pathways that influence cell proliferation and survival potentially leading to tumor growth and metastasis when dysregulated. Similarly altered MLK3 signaling is observed in neurodegenerative diseases possibly due to its role in managing cellular stress. MLK3 interacts with proteins like JNK and p38 which are important in disease mechanisms and progression.