Target：LIMK-1/2

Fields：Axon guidance;Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis;Regulation of actin cytoskeleton;Yersinia infection;Human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection

Gene Name：LIMK1/LIMK2

Protein Name：LIM domain kinase 1/LIM domain kinase 2

Human Gene Id：3984/3985

Human Swiss Prot No：P53667/P53671

Mouse Gene Id：16885/16886

Rat Gene Id：29524

Rat Swiss Prot No：P53669/P53670

Immunogen：Synthesized phospho-peptide around the phosphorylation site of human LIMK-1/2 (phospho Thr508/505)

Specificity：Phospho-LIMK-1/2 (T508/505) Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of LIMK-1/2 protein only when phosphorylated at T508/505.

Formulation：Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.

Source：Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG

Dilution：WB 1:500-2000;IHC 1:100-500;IF ICC 1:100-500;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)

Other Name：LIMK1;LIMK;LIM domain kinase 1;LIMK-1;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. LIMK1 is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates actin polymerization via phosphorylation and inactivation of the actin binding factor cofilin. This protein is ubiquitously expressed during development and plays a role in many cellular processes associated with cytoskeletal structure. This protein also stimulates axon growth and may play a role in brain development. LIMK1 hemizygosity is implicated in the impaired visuospatial constructive cog

Function：catalytic activity:ATP + a protein = ADP + a phosphoprotein.,disease:Haploinsufficiency of LIMK1 may be the cause of certain cardiovascular and musculo-skeletal abnormalities observed in Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS), a rare developmental disorder. It is a contiguous gene deletion syndrome involving genes from chromosome band 7q11.23.,function:Protein kinase which regulates actin filament dynamics. Phosphorylates and inactivates the actin binding/depolymerizing factor cofilin, thereby stabilizing the actin cytoskeleton. Isoform 3 has a dominant negative effect on actin cytoskeletal changes. May be involved in brain development.,PTM:Autophosphorylated.,PTM:Phosphorylated on serine and/or threonine residues by ROCK1. May be dephosphorylated and inactivated by SSH1.,similarity:Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family.,similarity:Contains 1 PDZ (DHR) doma

Subcellular Location：Cytoplasm . Nucleus . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Cell projection, lamellipodium . Predominantly found in the cytoplasm. Localizes in the lamellipodium in a CDC42BPA, CDC42BPB and FAM89B/LRAP25-dependent manner. .

Expression：Highest expression in both adult and fetal nervous system. Detected ubiquitously throughout the different regions of adult brain, with highest levels in the cerebral cortex. Expressed to a lesser extent in heart and skeletal muscle.