PERK (eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3, eIF2å kinase 3, PEK, WRS) is a Ser/Thr protein kinase, type I membrane protein of the endoplasmic reticulum that is abundant in secretory tissues and is inducible by ER-stress. PERK phosphorylates the å subunit of eukaryotic translation-initiation factor 2 (EIF2), leading to its inactivation, a reduction of translation initiation and repression of global protein synthesis. PERK may serve as an effector of unfolded protein response (UPR)-induced G1 growth arrest due to the loss of cyclin D1. PERK dimerizes with HSPA5/BIP in resting cells and oligomerizes in ER-stressed cells. Perturbation in protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can promote dissociation from HSPA5/BIP and oligomerization, resulting in autophosphorylation and kinase activity induction.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIFIPWB
*Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.: WB:1:100~1:200 IF:1:20~1:100 ELISA:1:1000~5000 IP:1:20~1:100
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
PEK HRI WRS
Tissue Specificity
recommended for detection of Thr 981 phosphorylated PERK of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA; also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine, porcine and avian