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539576

PKA, Catalytic Subunit, Bovine Heart

Synonym(s):

cAMP-Dependent Protein Kinase Catalytic Subunit, Protein Kinase A, Catalytic Subunit

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NACRES:
NA.77
UNSPSC Code:
12352202

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biological source

bovine heart

assay

≥90% (SDS-PAGE)

form

liquid

specific activity

≥20,000 units/μg protein

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

technique(s)

activity assay: suitable

suitability

suitable for molecular biology

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−70°C

Quality Level

100

Biochem/physiol Actions

Protein kinases are crucial for integrating signaling networks within eukaryotic cells. It plays an essential role in regulating proliferation and fate determination by influencing Hedgehog signaling transduction. Upon binding of cAMP to the PKA regulatory subunits, the catalytic subunit of PKA dissociates from the PKA holoenzyme and proceeds to phosphorylate target proteins at serine and/or threonine within the recognition motif, Arg-Arg-X-Ser*-X. The purified monomeric catalytic subunit is capable of activation without the need for cAMP and is well-suited for in vitro studies of PKA phosphorylation with purified substrates or when introduced into intact cells or cell extracts.

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

General description

Research area: Cell Signaling

Native PKA catalytic subunit purified from bovine heart. Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a serine protein kinase that targets serine and threonine residues.

Other Notes

Corbin, J.D., et al. 1988. Methods Enzymol159, 74.
Rannels, S.R., et al 1983. Methods Enzymol99, 55.
Witt, J.J. and Roskoski, R. Jr. 1975. Anal Biochem.66, 253.
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme required to incorporate 1 pmol phosphate into Kemptide substrate (Cat. No. 05-23-4900) per min at 30°C.

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

In 350 mM K₂HPO₄, 100 µM DTT, pH 6.8.

Preparation Note

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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S S Taylor et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1697(1-2), 259-269 (2004-03-17)
Protein kinases play a critical role in the integration of signaling networks in eukaryotic cells. cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) serves as a prototype for this large and highly diverse enzyme family. The catalytic subunit of PKA provides the best example
Protein Kinase A Activity and Hedgehog Signaling Pathway
Vitamins and Hormones, 88.0, 273-291 (2012)
Protein kinase A
Morrison H
Journal of Separation Science, 173-178 (2021)

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