Abcam, ab200177, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-MEK1 + MEK2 antibody [EPR16667]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MEK2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR16667,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IFSee 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:
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MEK1 and MEK2 also known as MAP2K1 and MAP2K2 respectively are dual-specificity kinases that play roles in signaling pathways mediating cellular responses. MEK1 and MEK2 have molecular weights of approximately 45kDa. They are expressed in various tissues including the heart brain and skeletal muscles reflecting their widespread function within the organism. These proteins are often referred collectively as the MEK1/2 complex due to their shared and overlapping roles in cell signaling.
Biological function summary
MEK1 and MEK2 are integral parts of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascade. MEK1/2 phosphorylate and activate the ERK1/2 kinases which transmit signals from the cell surface to the nucleus regulating gene expression and cell fate decisions. The MEK1/2 proteins also act in concert with other kinases and substrates forming signaling complexes that ensure specific and regulated cellular outcomes.
Pathways
MEK1 and MEK2 play key roles within the MAPK/ERK pathway a critical signaling mechanism for cell division and survival. They also link to the RAS/MAPK pathway involved in transmitting signals from membrane receptors to the nucleus. In these pathways MEK1/2 interact with proteins like RAF kinases and ERK1/2 propagating signals that influence cellular growth and differentiation.
MEK1 and MEK2 are implicated in cancer and neurological disorders. Abnormal activity of the MEK1/2 proteins often due to mutations can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation contributing to the development of cancers such as melanoma. In neurological disorders dysregulation of MEK1/2 signaling relates to conditions like neuro-cardio-facial-cutaneous syndromes. These proteins interact with other key players in these diseases such as mutant RAF proteins in melanoma highlighting their critical roles in disease mechanisms.