The Kinase Enzyme Systems include a recombinant kinase enzyme, a substrate appropriate for the enzyme, a reaction buffer and supplemental reagents as needed. The MLK4 Kinase Enzyme System contains:
- MLK4 Kinase, 10μg (Human, recombinant; amino acids 114–420). MW: ~61kDa
- Native Swine Myelin Basic Protein (MBP) Substrate, (1mg/ml)
- 5X Reaction Buffer, 0.1M DTT
Recombinant human MLK4 (114–420) was expressed by baculovirus in Sf9 insect cells using an N-terminal GST tag. MLK4 or mixed lineage kinase 4 belongs to the superfamily of MAP kinase kinase kinases (MAP3K1) which contain both ser/thr and tyr kinases activity in their catalytic domains. The structure of this kinase family incorporates an N-terminal Src homology (SH3) domain, followed by the kinase domain, a leucine zipper region, and a CDC42 /RAC -interactive binding (CRIB) motif, but divergent C-terminal regions. MLK4 is highly expressed in kidney and pancreas. MLK4 is a negative regulator of TLR4.
Application Note
NCBI Database Entry
The MLK4 Kinase Enzyme System can be purchased with or without the ADP-Glo™ Kinase Assay reagents. Used together, the ADP-Glo™ Kinase Assay + Kinase Enzyme Systems provide a convenient method for profiling the effect of lead compounds on kinase activity. Assay advantages include broad dynamic range, ease of use and high sensitivity. Kinase Enzyme Systems are manufactured by SignalChem. Bulk quantities available upon request.
Use with ADP-Glo™ Kinase Assay
The ADP-Glo™ Kinase Assay is a luminescent kinase assay that measures ADP formed from a kinase reaction; ADP is converted into ATP, which is a substrate in a reaction catalyzed by Ultra-Glo™ Luciferase that produces light. The luminescent signal positively correlates with ADP amount and kinase activity. The assay is well suited for measuring the effects of chemical compounds on the activity of a broad range of purified kinases, making it ideal for both primary screening as well as kinase selectivity profiling. The ADP-Glo™ Kinase Assay can be used to monitor the activity of virtually any ADP-generating enzyme (e.g., kinase or ATPase) using up to 1mM ATP.