Anti-p38 MAPK (human), Rabbit Monoclonal (RM245)

Recombinant Antibody. This antibody reacts to human p38 MAPK. This antibody may also react to rat and mouse p38 MAPK, as predicted by immunogen homology. Applications: WB, IHC. Source: Rabbit. Liquid. 50% Glycerol/PBS with 1% BSA and 0.09% sodium azide. p38 MAP kinase (MAPK) participates in a signaling cascade controlling cellular responses to cytokines and stress. Four isoforms of p38 MAPK, p38alpha, beta, gamma (also known as Erk6 or SAPK3), and delta (also known as SAPK4) have been identified. p38 MAPK is activated by a variety of cellular stresses including osmotic shock, inflammatory cytokines, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), UV light and growth factors. MKK3, MKK6, and SEK activate p38 MAPK by phosphorylation at Thr180 and Tyr182. Activated p38 MAPK has been shown to phosphorylate and activate MAPKAP kinase 2 and to phosphorylate the transcription factors ATF-2, Max and MEF2. MAP kinases act as an integration point for multiple biochemical signals, and are involved in a wide variety of cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, transcription regulation, and development.