Synthesized phospho-peptide around the phosphorylation site of human LIMK-1/2 (phospho Thr508/505)
Storage:
-20°C/1 year
Clonality:
Polyclonal
Isotype:
IgG
Concentration:
1 mg/ml
Observed Band:
72kD
GeneID:
3984/3985
Human Swiss-Prot No:
P53667/P53671
Cellular localization:
Cytoplasm . Nucleus . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Cell projection, lamellipodium . Predominantly found in the cytoplasm. Localizes in the lamellipodium in a CDC42BPA, CDC42BPB and FAM89B/LRAP25-dependent manner. .
Background:
There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. LIMK1 is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates actin polymerization via phosphorylation and inactivation of the actin binding factor cofilin. This protein is ubiquitously expressed during development and plays a role in many cellular processes associated with cytoskeletal structure. This protein also stimulates axon growth and may play a role in brain development. LIMK1 hemizygosity is implicated in the impaired visuospatial constructive cog