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Description
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
Specifications
Specifications
| Antigen | LIMK2 |
| Applications | Immunofluorescence, Western Blot |
| Classification | Polyclonal |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Description | Mouse polyclonal antibody raised against a full-length human LIMK2 protein. |
| Formulation | PBS with no preservative; pH 7.4 |
| Gene | LIMK2 |
| Gene Accession No. | NM_001031801.1 |
| Gene Symbols | LIMK2 |
| Host Species | Mouse |
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