Abcam, ab60756, Recombinant Human CAMKIV protein

Size: 5µg
Recombinant Human CAMKIV protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >85%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>85% Densitometry,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q16566,
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, 0.00385% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.0038% EGTA, 0.00292% EDTA, 0.00174% PMSF

Product details:
ab188554
(CaMKII peptide) can be utilized as a substrate for assessing Kinase activity

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.
The protein known as CaMKIV (Calcium/Calmodulin-dependent Protein Kinase IV) plays a role in various cellular processes. Mechanically CaMKIV is a serine/threonine protein kinase with a molecular weight of approximately 52 kDa. It depends on calcium ions and calmodulin for activation. The protein is expressed in several tissues including the brain thymus and testis. It is known for its involvement in phosphorylating substrates which then activate transcription factors.
Biological function summary
CaMKIV takes part in the regulation of gene expression and is involved in neural signaling cell cycle control and immune responses. This kinase forms part of a larger signaling complex that facilitates specific cellular events. Its activity affects processes such as long-term potentiation and T-cell maturation indicating its significance in both the nervous and immune systems.
Pathways
CaMKIV integrates into several signaling pathways including the calcium signaling pathway and CREB (cAMP response element-binding protein) pathway. Through these pathways CaMKIV activates CREB via phosphorylation linking it to gene transcription processes essential for memory formation. CaMKIV acts alongside proteins like other CaM kinases such as CaMKI and CaMKII to ensure efficient signal transduction.
CaMKIV's function impacts conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and autoimmune disorders. Dysregulation of CaMKIV may relate to Alzheimer's disease where altered calcium homeostasis contributes to pathogenesis. The protein also connects to autoimmune diseases through its interaction with NFAT (nuclear factor of activated T-cells) which influences immune responses and might lead to disorders when dysregulated.