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Myosin Light Chain Kinase, Smooth Muscle (MYLK) Antibody
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Catalogue No: abx033796
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(Size: 80 µl)
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MLCK, a member of the Ser/Thr protein kinase family, is a calcium/calmodulin-dependent enzyme responsible for smooth muscle contraction via phosphorylation of a specific serine in the N-terminus of myosin light chains (MLC), an event that facilitates myosin interaction with actin filaments. It is a central determinant in the development of vascular permeability and tissue edema formation. In the nervous system it has been shown to control the growth initiation of astrocytic processes in culture and to participate in transmitter release at synapses formed between cultured sympathetic ganglion cells. MLCK acts as a critical participant in signaling sequences that result in fibroblast apoptosis. Smooth muscle and non-muscle isozymes are expressed in a wide variety of adult and fetal tissues and in cultured endothelium with qualitative expression appearing to be neither tissue nor development-specific. Non-muscle isoform 2 is the dominant splice variant expressed in various tissues. The Telokin isoform, which binds calmodulin, has been found in a wide variety of adult and fetal tissues. MLCK is probably down-regulated by phosphorylation. The protein contains 1 fibronectin type III domain and 9 immunoglobulin-like C2-type domains.
Research Articles on Myosin Light Chain Kinase, Smooth Muscle (MYLK)
| Target | Myosin Light Chain Kinase, Smooth Muscle (MYLK) |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse |
| Tested Applications | ELISA, WB |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Recommended dilutions | WB: 1/1000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. |
| Conjugation | Unconjugated |
| Immunogen | KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide between 908-938 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human MLCK. |
| Isotype | IgG |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification | Purified through a protein G column, eluted with high and low pH buffers and neutralized immediately, followed by dialysis against PBS. |
| Storage | Aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
| UniProt Primary AC | Q15746 (UniProt, ExPASy) |
| UniProt Entry Name | MYLK_HUMAN |
| KEGG | hsa:4638 |
| String | 9606.ENSP00000353452 |
| Molecular Weight | Calculated MW: 211 kDa |
| Buffer | PBS containing 0.09% sodium azide. |
| Specificity | Predicted to react with Rabbit MYLK. |
| Availability | Shipped within 5-10 working days. |
| Note | THIS PRODUCT IS FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC OR COSMETIC PROCEDURES. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION. |