Abcam, ab264127, Anti-Serine/threonine-protein kinase 4/MST-1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal Serine/threonine-protein kinase 4/MST-1 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human STK4 aa 350-450.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human STK4 aa 350-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q13043

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris citrate/phosphate, 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-+4°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.
Serine/threonine-protein kinase 4 (MST-1) also known as STK4 is a 52 kDa enzyme that plays an important role in cellular signaling processes. This kinase ubiquitously expresses in many tissues including liver kidney and heart. MST-1 functions as a part of a complex facilitating its catalytic activity by activating downstream substrates. The alternative name for this protein is mammalian STE20-like protein kinase 1 linking MST-1 to a family of serine/threonine kinases.
Biological function summary
This kinase orchestrates various cellular processes mainly through regulation of apoptosis and cell stress responses. MST-1 interacts with other signaling molecules in cells forming part of larger multi-protein complexes. These interactions allow MST-1 to act as a molecular switch effectively controlling the balance between cell survival and death. The cellular localization and interaction partners help diversify its biological roles.
Pathways
MST-1 predominantly influences the Hippo signaling pathway—a pathway significant in controlling organ size and suppressing cancer. In this pathway MST-1 phosphorylates and activates LATS1/2 kinases creating an endpoint effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis. MST-1 also participates in the oxidative stress response pathway where it shows interaction with FoxO transcription factors leading to modifications in gene expression profiles.
The dysregulation of MST-1 is linked to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In cancer the Hippo pathway's consistent activation by MST-1 helps modulate uncontrolled cell division while in cardiovascular diseases MST-1 plays a role by driving cardiomyocyte apoptosis. MST-1’s interplay with FoxO transcription factors also highlights its contribution to these diseases by reinforcing stress response and DNA repair mechanisms.