Abcam, ab250651, Anti-MK-3 antibody [EPR13969] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MK-3 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR13969,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IP, Flow Cyt (Intra)See reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab250651 is the carrier-free version of
ab183040
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MK-3 also known as MAP kinase-activated protein kinase 3 is a serine/threonine kinase with a mass of approximately 43 kDa. It is widely expressed across various tissues including the brain heart and skeletal muscle. Mechanically MK-3 transduces signals from activated MAP kinases and phosphorylates downstream targets influencing their function and stability. This activity is central to many cellular processes particularly those related to responses to external stimuli.
Biological function summary
MK-3 functions as part of the MAPK signaling cascade and phospho-regulates different substrates that influence cell differentiation and stress responses. The protein interacts within complexes that mediate cellular responses to growth factors and various extracellular signals. MK-3's enzymatic activity modulates pathways involved in inflammation and apoptosis which are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and responding to stress.
Pathways
MK-3 plays a significant role in the MAPK and SAPK/JNK pathways. These pathways help regulate responses to environmental stressors and cytokine signaling. MK-3 is closely related to other kinases like p38 MAPK and JNK which collaboratively modulate cellular stress responses. These pathways are important for facilitating communication between extracellular stimuli and intracellular actions.
MK-3 has connections to inflammatory conditions and cancer. Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis involve altered MAPK signaling where MK-3 interacts with proteins such as cytokines that promote inflammation. In cancer aberrant MK-3 activity can support tumor progression by affecting apoptosis and cell cycle regulation linking to proteins like p53 that control cell division and death.