EEF2K Protein, Human (Active, GST)

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EEF2K, a threonine kinase, critically regulates protein synthesis by modulating peptide chain elongation. Activation by upstream kinases like AMPK or TRPM7 leads to phosphorylation of EEF2, inhibiting its binding to ribosomes and decelerating protein synthesis. EEF2K's intricate control underscores its pivotal role in modulating cellular processes related to protein translation. EEF2K Protein, Human (GST) is the recombinant human-derived EEF2K protein, expressed by E. coli , with N-GST labeled tag.

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  • Species: Human
  • Source: E. coli
  • Storage:
    Stored at -80°C for 1 year from date of receipt. It is stable at -20°C for 3 months after opening. It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -80°C for extended storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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Biological Activity

Description

EEF2K, a threonine kinase, critically regulates protein synthesis by modulating peptide chain elongation. Activation by upstream kinases like AMPK or TRPM7 leads to phosphorylation of EEF2, inhibiting its binding to ribosomes and decelerating protein synthesis. EEF2K's intricate control underscores its pivotal role in modulating cellular processes related to protein translation. EEF2K Protein, Human (GST) is the recombinant human-derived EEF2K protein, expressed by E. coli , with N-GST labeled tag.

Background

EEF2K is a threonine kinase critically involved in the regulation of protein synthesis, acting as a key modulator of peptide chain elongation. Activation of EEF2K, triggered by various upstream kinases such as AMPK or TRPM7, leads to the phosphorylation of the elongation factor EEF2 at a specific site. This phosphorylation event renders EEF2 inactive, preventing its binding to ribosomes and, consequently, decelerating the rate of protein synthesis. The intricate control exerted by EEF2K in this molecular cascade highlights its pivotal role in modulating cellular processes related to protein translation.

Technical Parameters

  • Species Human
  • Source E. coli
  • Tag N-GST
  • Accession
  • Gene ID
  • Molecular Construction
    • N-term
    • GST
    • EEF2K (A2-E725)
      Accession # O00418
    • C-term
  • Protein Length

    Full Length of Mature Protein

  • Synonyms

    EEF2K; EEF-2 Kinase; Eukaryotic Elongation Factor 2 Kinase; Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Eukaryotic Elongation Factor-2 Kinase; EEF-2K; Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase III; CaMKIII; Eukaroytic Elongation Factor 2 Kinase; Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent E

  • AA Sequence

    ADEDLIFRLEGVDGGQSPRAGHDGDSDGDSDDEEGYFICPITDDPSSNQNVNSKVNKYYSNLTKSERYSSSGSPANSFHFKEAWKHAIQKAKHMPDPWAEFHLEDIATERATRHRYNAVTGEWLDDEVLIKMASQPFGRGAMRECFRTKKLSNFLHAQQWKGASNYVAKRYIEPVDRDVYFEDVRLQMEAKLWGEEYNRHKPPKQVDIMQMCIIELKDRPGKPLFHLEHYIEGKYIKYNSNSGFVRDDNIRLTPQAFSHFTFERSGHQLIVVDIQGVGDLYTDPQIHTETGTDFGDGNLGVRGMALFFYSHACNRICESMGLAPFDLSPRERDAVNQNTKLLQSAKTILRGTEEKCGSPQVRTLSGSRPPLLRPLSENSGDENMSDVTFDSLPSSPSSATPHSQKLDHLHWPVFSDLDNMASRDHDHLDNHRESENSGDSGYPSEKRGELDDPEPREHGHSYSNRKYESDEDSLGSSGRVCVEKWNLLNSSRLHLPRASAVALEVQRLNALDLEKKIGKSILGKVHLAMVRYHEGGRFCEKGEEWDQESAVFHLEHAANLGELEAIVGLGLMYSQLPHHILADVSLKETEENKTKGFDYLLKAAEAGDRQSMILVARAFDSGQNLSPDRCQDWLEALHWYNTALEMTDCDEGGEYDGMQDEPRYMMLAREAEMLFTGGYGLEKDPQRSGDLYTQAAEAAMEAMKGRLANQYYQKAEEAWAQMEE

  • Predicted Molecular Mass

    108.5 kDa

  • Purity

    ≥ 90%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Product Properties

Appearance

Solution.

Formulation

Supplied as a 0.22 μm filtered solution of 50 mM HEPES, 500 mM NaCl, 10% glycerol, 1 mM DTT, 100 mM trehalose, pH 7.5.

Endotoxin Level

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Reconstitution

Please use rapid thawing with running water to thaw the protein.

Storage & Stability

Stored at -80°C for 1 year from date of receipt. It is stable at -20°C for 3 months after opening. It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -80°C for extended storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Shipping

Shipping with dry ice.

Calculators

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The Specific Activity Calculator Equation
  • Specific Activity (Unit/mg)
  • Biological Activity (ED50)

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100 mg

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