MST4 Protein, Human, Recombinant (GST)

MST4, also known as mammalian STE2-like protein kinase 4, is a novel member of the germinal center kinase subfamily of human Ste2-like kinases and is closely related to MST3. The 416 amino acid full-length MST4 contains a C-terminal regulatory domain and an N-terminal kinase domain, both of which are required for full activation of the kinase. MST4 is highly expressed in the placenta, thymus, and peripheral blood leukocytes. MST4 specifically activates ERK but not JNK or p38 MAPK in transiently transfected cells or stable cell lines, and thus is biologically active in the activation of the MEK/ERK pathway mediating cell growth and transformation. Further, MST4 kinase activity is stimulated significantly by epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) ligands, which are known to promote the growth of certain cancer cells. Accordingly, MST4 has a potential role in signal transduction pathways involved in cancer progression. Three alternatively spliced isoforms of MST4 have been isolated, and isoform 3 lacks an exon encoding kinase domain and may function as a dominant-negative regulator of the MST4 kinase.

Pack Size	Availability	Price/USD	Quantity
50 μg	5 days	$ 498.00

Description

Species	Human
Expression System	Baculovirus-Insect Cells
Tag	GST
Accession Number	Q9P289-1
Synonyms	serine/threonine protein kinase 26, MST4, MASK
Construction	A DNA sequence encoding the human MST4 isoform 1 (NP_057626.2) (Met 1-Pro 416) was expressed with the fused GST tag at N-terminus.
Protein Purity	> 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
Molecular Weight	Approxiamtely 73 kDa

Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method
Formulation	Supplied as sterile 50mM Tris, 100mM NaCl, pH 8.0, 25% glycerol, 0. 6mM GSH, 0. 5mM PMSF, 0. 5mM EDTA, 2mM DTTPlease contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.
Reconstitution	A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.
Stability & Storage	Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20℃ to -80℃. Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipping	Kinases are highly recommended to be shipped at frozen temperature with blue ice or dry ice. Shipment made at ambient temperature may seriously affect the activity of the ordered products.
Research Background	MST4, also known as mammalian STE2-like protein kinase 4, is a novel member of the germinal center kinase subfamily of human Ste2-like kinases and is closely related to MST3. The 416 amino acid full-length MST4 contains a C-terminal regulatory domain and an N-terminal kinase domain, both of which are required for full activation of the kinase. MST4 is highly expressed in the placenta, thymus, and peripheral blood leukocytes. MST4 specifically activates ERK but not JNK or p38 MAPK in transiently transfected cells or stable cell lines, and thus is biologically active in the activation of the MEK/ERK pathway mediating cell growth and transformation. Further, MST4 kinase activity is stimulated significantly by epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) ligands, which are known to promote the growth of certain cancer cells. Accordingly, MST4 has a potential role in signal transduction pathways involved in cancer progression. Three alternatively spliced isoforms of MST4 have been isolated, and isoform 3 lacks an exon encoding kinase domain and may function as a dominant-negative regulator of the MST4 kinase.