Anti-Calmodulin-dependent Protein Kinase Type 1 (CaM-KI, CaM kinase I alpha, CAMKI-alpha)

CaM kinase I belongs to a calcium-triggered signalling cascade involved in trasncriptional regulation, hormone production, translational regulation, regulation of actin filament organisation and neurite outgrowth. CaM kinase I is involved in calcium-dependent activation of the ERK pathway. It phosphorylates proteins with the substrate consensus sequence [MVLIF}-x-R-x(2)-[ST]-x(3)-[MVLIF]. It is activated by calcium ions or calmodulin. It reaches its maximum catalytic activity when phosphorylated by CAMKK1 or CAMKK2. CaM kinase I has a length of 370 amino acids (unprocessed precursor) and a predicted molecular weight of 41.3KDa. It is a monomer that exists in many tissues and is located within the cytoplasm or nucleus. It belongs to the protein kinase superfamily, the CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family and the CaMK subfamily. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: Denaturing conditions in HL-60 lysates, ELISA (Sandwich): Detection limit 0.3ng/ml with recombinant GST tagged CaM Kinase 1, Optimal dilution determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.