Target:LIMK-2
Fields:Axon guidance;Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis;Regulation of actin cytoskeleton;Human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection
Gene Name:LIMK2
Protein Name:LIM domain kinase 2
Human Gene Id:3985
Human Swiss Prot No:P53671
Mouse Gene Id:16886
Mouse Swiss Prot No:O54785
Rat Gene Id:29524
Rat Swiss Prot No:P53670
Immunogen:The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human LIMK2 around the phosphorylation site of Ser283. AA range:249-298
Specificity:Phospho-LIMK-2 (S283) Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of LIMK-2 protein only when phosphorylated at S283.
Formulation:Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source:Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution:WB 1:500 - 1:2000. IHC 1:100 - 1:300. ELISA: 1:5000.. IF 1:50-200
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)
Other Name:LIMK2;LIM domain kinase 2;LIMK-2
Observed Band(KD):72kD
Background: There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. The protein encoded by this gene is phosphorylated and activated by ROCK, a downstream effector of Rho, and the encoded protein, in turn, phosphorylates cofilin, inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity. It is thought that this pathway contributes to Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. At least three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function:catalytic activity:ATP + a protein = ADP + a phosphoprotein.,function:Displays serine/threonine-specific phosphorylation of myelin basic protein and histone (MBP) in vitro.,PTM:Phosphorylated on serine and/or threonine residues by ROCK1.,similarity:Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family.,similarity:Contains 1 PDZ (DHR) domain.,similarity:Contains 1 protein kinase domain.,similarity:Contains 2 LIM zinc-binding domains.,subcellular location:Isoform LIMK2a is distributed in the cytoplasm and the nucleus.,subcellular location:Isoform LIMK2b occurs mainly in the cytoplasm and is scarcely translocated to the nucleus.,subunit:Binds ROCK1 and LKAP. Interacts with PARD3. Interacts with NISCH.,tissue specificity:Highest expression in the placenta; moderate level in liver, lung, kidney, and pancreas. LIMK2a is found to be more abundant then LIMK2b in liver, col
Subcellular Location:Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome .; [Isoform LIMK2a]: Cytoplasm . Nucleus .; [Isoform LIMK2b]: Cytoplasm . Cytoplasm, perinuclear region . Nucleus . Mainly present in the cytoplasm and is scarcely translocated to the nucleus. .
Expression: Hepatoma,Lung,Ovary,