background:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate 2, is connected to transferase/kinase activity and ATP binding, it has recently been shown to interact with XIAP, a member of the IAP (Inhibitor of Apoptosis) protein family. Together, these two proteins synergistically activate the TAK1/JNK1 signal transduction pathway, which acts to protect against the interleukin-1 converting enzyme of Fas-induced apotosis. This protein was independently isolated and characterized as polyploidy-associated protein kinase (PAPK), a member of the Ste20/germinal center kinase family that modulates cytoskeletal organization and cell survival, suggesting that its protective role may be a function of its kinase activity. Although two mRNA sequences have been isolated, only the shorter isoform has been observed.
Subunit:
Component of a trimeric complex composed of STK11/LKB1, STRAD (STRADA or STRADB) and CAB39/MO25 (CAB39/MO25alpha or CAB39L/MO25beta): the complex tethers STK11/LKB1 in the cytoplasm and stimulates its catalytic activity. Interacts with BIRC4/XIAP. These two proteins are likely to coexist in a complex with TAK1, TRAF6, TAB1 and TAB2
Subcellular Location:
Nucleus. Cytoplasm.
Tissue Specificity:
Highly expressed in heart, skeletal muscle, testis, liver and colon.
Similarity:
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. STE Ser/Thr protein kinase family. STE20 subfamily.
Contains 1 protein kinase domain.
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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