Abcam, ab60841, Recombinant human PKC beta 2 protein

Size: 5µg / 10µg / 100µg
Recombinant human PKC beta 2 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 671 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >70%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>70%,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:423 nmol/min/mg Specific activity defined by radiometric assay, nmol of gamma-phosphate from ATP transferred to PKCtide peptide substrate,
Accession:P05771,
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, 0.31% Glutathione, 0.00385% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.00292% EDTA, 0.00174% PMSF

Product details:
ab204856
(CREB 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.
Protein kinase C beta 2 also known as PKC beta 2 or PRKCB is an important isoform of the PKC family with a molecular weight of 79 kDa. PKC proteins are a group of serine/threonine kinases involved in various cellular processes. PKC beta 2 expresses in tissues like the spleen lymph nodes and other immune-related tissues. The protein plays a significant role in immune responses and its expression is regulated by various signaling molecules.
Biological function summary
PKC beta 2 acts as an important regulator in the immune system by modulating immune cell activation and proliferation. It functions as part of the PKC protein complex which interacts with lipids and calcium as cofactors. This protein has critical influence on processes such as B-cell activation and phagocyte response. It also regulates several transcription factors impacting gene expression critical for the immune system.
Pathways
PKC beta 2 integrates into multiple signaling pathways including the NF-kB and MAPK pathways. These pathways are essential for transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus affecting gene expression and cell function. PKC beta 2 directly influences protein interactions within these pathways such as with other PKC family members and other proteins like IKK which is critical in the NF-kB signaling pathway.
PKC beta 2 is significantly connected to certain cancers and autoimmune conditions. Aberrant PKC beta 2 activity is linked to chronic lymphocytic leukemia where it affects the survival and proliferation of B cells. It is also involved in diabetic nephropathy contributing to kidney damage through excessive signaling. In these conditions PKC beta 2 interacts with proteins like Bcl-2 in cancer and TGF-beta in diabetic nephropathy influencing the disease courses and potentially serving as targets for therapeutic interventions.