For optimal storage, keep at 4°C if the entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. For long-term storage, freeze at -20°C. Repeated freezing and thawing should be avoided.
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3 (MAPK3), also known as ERK1, is a crucial protein in the MAP kinase signaling pathway. This pathway is essential for various cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, and response to external stress signals. MAPK3 is a protein-coding gene and is widely expressed in many tissues.
MAPK3 is activated through a cascade of phosphorylation events. The activation process typically begins with the small guanosine triphosphatase (GTPase) Ras, which, upon stimulation by extracellular signals, activates the protein kinases Raf and MEK. MEK, in turn, phosphorylates and activates MAPK3 .
MAPK3 plays a pivotal role in several cellular functions:
Human recombinant MAPK3 is produced using recombinant DNA technology, which allows for the expression of the human MAPK3 gene in a host organism, such as bacteria or yeast. This recombinant protein is used in research to study the MAP kinase signaling pathway and its implications in health and disease.