Abcam, ab4762, Anti-MKK7 (phospho S271 + T275) antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal MKK7 phospho S271 + T275 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Recombinant full length protein samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human MAP2K7 phospho S271 + T275. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O14733,
Specificity:This antibody does not react with other MEK isoforms.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Purified from rabbit serum by sequential epitope specific chromatography. The antibody has been negatively preadsorbed using a non-phosphopeptide corresponding to the site of phosphorylation to remove antibody that is reactive with non-phosphorylated MEK 7. The final product is generated by affinity chromatography using an MEK 7 derived peptide that is phosphorylated at serine 271 and threonine 275., Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
MKK7 also known as MAP2K7 or Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 7 is a dual-specificity kinase involved in the phosphorylation of target proteins. It functions as a critical member of the MAP2K family with a molecular mass of approximately 44 kDa. MKK7 is widely expressed in various tissues including the brain and immune cells which indicates its diverse functional roles across different biological systems.
Biological function summary
MKK7 plays an essential role in the activation of the JNK (c-Jun N-terminal kinases) signaling pathway by phosphorylating and activating JNK. It operates as part of a signaling complex that responds to stress stimuli. This kinase is involved in numerous cellular processes such as apoptosis differentiation and inflammatory responses. The regulation of these processes by MKK7 impacts many aspects of cellular homeostasis and response to environmental changes.
Pathways
MKK7 is integrally involved in the stress-activated MAPK pathway and the cellular response to inflammatory cytokines. It closely collaborates with related proteins such as JNK1 JNK2 and JNK3 to mediate its downstream effects. Activation of this pathway leads to the modulation of gene expression that governs cell survival proliferation and other critical cellular functions.
Dysregulation of MKK7 activity connects the protein to disorders like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Altered MKK7-JNK signaling contributes to the pathogenesis of certain cancers by affecting cell proliferation and survival mechanisms. In neurodegenerative diseases MKK7-mediated pathways are associated with neuronal stress responses and cell death highlighting its interaction with proteins like Amyloid-beta in Alzheimer's disease. Understanding MKK7's role in these conditions offers potential for therapeutic interventions.