Abcam, ab268607, Recombinant human GSK3 alpha protein (Active)

Size: 5µg
Recombinant human GSK3 alpha protein (Active) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 2 to 483 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >80%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>80% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, FuncSSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:The specific activity of GSK3α was determined to be 200 nmol/min/mg in a kinase assay using GSK3 peptide substrate.,
Accession:P49840,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.5Constituents: 25% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.004% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.004% EGTA, 0.003% EDTA, 0.002% PMSF

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Glycogen 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.
Biological function summary
GSK3 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.
Pathways
GSK3 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.
GSK3 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.