Abcam, ab63177, Recombinant human IPL-1/STK13/Aurora C protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant human IPL-1/STK13/Aurora C protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >80%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>80% 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:Yes,
Biological activity:Specific activity 65nmol/min/mg,
Accession:Q9UQB9,
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:
ab43614
(Human Myelin Basic Protein full length protein) 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.
IPL-1 also known as STK13 or Aurora C is a serine/threonine protein kinase with a molecular mass of approximately 39 kDa. It expresses mainly in testis and ovarian tissue playing a significant role in cell division. As a member of the Aurora kinase family IPL-1 functions mechanistically in regulating the centrosome during cell cycle progression ensuring the proper segregation of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis. The protein undergoes phosphorylation to activate its kinase activity which is essential for its role in chromatin modification and assembly of microtubules.
Biological function summary
IPL-1 functions in chromosomal alignment and cytokinesis during cell division. It forms part of the chromosomal passenger complex (CPC) along with INCENP Survivin and Borealin. This complex is essential for correcting errors in chromosome segregation. IPL-1's activity helps maintain genomic stability by ensuring that cells divide correctly. Given its role in the chromosomal passenger complex IPL-1 is critical in monitoring and controlling the accurate distribution of genetic material between daughter cells.
Pathways
IPL-1 is intricately involved in cellular processes like the mitotic spindle checkpoint and the regulation of the mitotic cell cycle. It interacts with other proteins such as Aurora B which shares similar functions in the mitotic pathway. IPL-1 helps coordinate the activities of these pathways and proteins to ensure orderly cell division. Through these pathways IPL-1 influences the balance of cell proliferation and cell death which is important for normal organismal development and function.
Misregulation of IPL-1 is associated with cancers including ovarian and testicular cancer. Aberrant expression or activation of IPL-1 can lead to chromosomal instability contributing to tumorigenesis. Additionally the overexpression of Aurora kinase family members including IPL-1 often co-occurs with Cyclin B1 dysregulation in cancer cells. The connection between IPL-1 and Cyclin B1 highlights potential therapeutic targets for cancer treatment as researchers continue to explore strategies for inhibiting IPL-1 to restore normal cell cycle control in tumor cells.