Target：WNK4

Gene Name：WNK4 PRKWNK4

Protein Name：Serine/threonine-protein kinase WNK4 (EC 2.7.11.1) (Protein kinase lysine-deficient 4) (Protein kinase with no lysine 4)

Human Gene Id：65266

Human Swiss Prot No：Q96J92

Mouse Swiss Prot No：Q80UE6

Rat Swiss Prot No：Q7TPK6

Immunogen：Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein

Specificity：WNK4 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.

Formulation：Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.

Source：Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG

Dilution：WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000

Purification：The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Concentration：1 mg/ml

Storage Stability：-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)

Observed Band(KD)：136kD

Background： This gene encodes a member of the WNK family of serine-threonine protein kinases. The kinase is part of the tight junction complex in kidney cells, and regulates the balance between NaCl reabsorption and K(+) secretion. The kinase regulates the activities of several types of ion channels, cotransporters, and exchangers involved in electrolyte flux in epithelial cells. Mutations in this gene result in pseudohypoaldosteronism type IIB.[provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009],

Function：catalytic activity:ATP + a protein = ADP + a phosphoprotein.,caution:Cys-203 is present instead of the conserved Lys which is expected to be an active site residue. Lys-186 appears to fulfill the required catalytic function.,cofactor:Magnesium.,disease:Defects in WNK4 are a cause of pseudohypoaldosteronism type II (PHAII) [MIM:145260]. PHAII is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by severe hypertension, hyperkalemia, and sensitivity to thiazide diuretics which may result from a chloride shunt in the renal distal nephron.,enzyme regulation:Activation requires autophosphorylation of Ser-335. Phosphorylation of Ser-331 also promotes increased activity.,function:Regulates the activity of the thiazide-sensitive Na-Cl cotransporter, SLC12A3, by phosphorylation which appears to prevent membrane trafficking of SLC12A3. Also inhibits the renal K(+) channel, KCNJ1, via a kinase-independent

Subcellular Location：Cell junction, tight junction . Present exclusively in intercellular junctions in the distal convoluted tubule and in both the cytoplasm and intercellular junctions in the cortical collecting duct. WNK4 is part of the tight junction complex. .

Expression：Expressed in kidney, colon and skin.