Abcam, ab190581, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-ERK2 antibody [E460]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ERK2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:E460,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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.,
Epitope:ab190581 reacts with an epitope located in the C terminal region of ERK2.,
Specificity:From Jan 2026, QC testing of replenishment batches of this primary conjugate changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, the replenishment lots are subjected to bioanalytical testing only. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help.

Product details:
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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, Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ERK2 also known as Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase 2 is a serine/threonine protein kinase in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family with a mass of approximately 42 kDa. This kinase is expressed in many cell types and tissues including the brain liver and lungs. ERK2 plays a significant role in cellular processes such as proliferation differentiation and survival. It is often analyzed using specific assays including ERK2 ELISA and examination of cell lysate samples to determine expression levels and activity.
Biological function summary
ERK2 influences several key cellular functions. It functions as part of a signaling cascade transmitting signals from the exterior to the cell nucleus. In this cascade ERK2 is often part of a multi-protein complex that undergoes sequential phosphorylation. Through these mechanisms ERK2 regulates gene expression and is a pivotal component of the MAPK/ERK pathway ensuring the proper response to growth signals and stress stimuli.
Pathways
ERK2 is a central component of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway. These pathways play critical roles in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis. ERK2 activation leads to its interaction with the MEK1/2 proteins which further allows the transmission of mitogenic signals. The interplay between ERK2 and related proteins like E460 often impacts cellular growth and development as it precisely controls the phosphorylation events within the pathway.
ERK2 is connected to certain types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Aberrations in ERK2 signaling pathways are often linked to tumorigenesis where altered interaction with proteins such as Raf and MEK1/2 disrupts cell cycle regulation and apoptosis. In neurodegenerative disorders dysregulated ERK2 activity has been associated with proteins contributing to Alzheimer’s disease indicating its involvement in neuronal survival and stress response mechanisms.