{"product_id":"abcam-ab42597","title":"Abcam, ab42597, Recombinant human GSK3 alpha protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 10µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant human GSK3 alpha protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with \u0026gt;80%, suitable for FuncS.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nPurity:\u0026gt;80% SDS-PAGE,\u003cbr\u003e\nExpression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,\u003cbr\u003e\nTags:GST tag N-Terminus,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:FuncSSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiologically active:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological activity:700 U\/mg. One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will phosphorylate 1 nmol of glycogen synthase peptide 2 substrate per minute at pH 7.4 and 30C. Assay buffer: 50 mM HEPES, pH 7.4, 3 mM MgCl2, 3 mM MnCl2, 1 mM DTT, 3uM Na-orthovanadate, 0.1 mM ATP, 20 uM substrate, and 0.1 ug recombinant GSK3 alpha.,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccession:P49840,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.58% Sodium chloride, 0.395% Tris HCl, 0.307% Glutathione, 0.05% Sorbitan monolaurate, ethoxylated, 0.0462% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nExpressed in a Baculovirus infected Sf9 cell expression system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlycogen synthase kinase 3 alpha (GSK3 alpha) is a serine\/threonine protein kinase also known as GSK3A with a molecular mass of approximately 51 kDa. It plays an important role in the regulation of various cellular processes. GSK3 alpha is expressed in many tissues but has high levels in the brain heart and skeletal muscle. It participates in the phosphorylation of numerous substrates impacting their activity and stability.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGSK3 alpha influences several cellular functions including cell division differentiation and apoptosis. It functions independently or as part of a protein complex often forming dimeric complexes with GSK3 beta. GSK3 alpha alters the activity of numerous transcription factors and regulates insulin and Wnt signaling pathways affecting glucose metabolism and cellular growth.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGSK3 alpha is involved in the Wnt and insulin signaling pathways. In the Wnt pathway GSK3 alpha phosphorylates beta-catenin marking it for degradation and controlling gene expression. In the insulin pathway it modulates glycogen synthesis and affects glucose homeostasis. GSK3 alpha interacts closely with proteins like APC and glycogen synthase making it integral to these pathways.\u003cbr\u003e\nGSK3 alpha links to neurodegenerative disorders and diabetes. Its dysfunction contributes to Alzheimer’s disease where abnormal phosphorylation of tau protein occurs. In the context of diabetes GSK3 alpha influences glucose regulation impacting insulin sensitivity and action. The interplay between GSK3 alpha and tau in Alzheimer's as well as insulin signaling proteins illustrates its important role in these disease pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843846525097,"sku":"ab42597","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab42597","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}