ERK Activation Inhibitor Peptide II, Cell-Permeable

A cell-permeable and reversible 13-amino acid peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of MAPK/ERK kinase (MEK or MAPKK) that is fused to the HIV-TAT membrane translocation peptide (MTP) sequence via a glycine linker. Acts as a specific inhibitor of ERK activation by MEK1 and the downstream transcriptional activity of ELK1. Selectively binds to ERK2 and prevents its interaction with MEK (IC₅₀ = 210 nM in vitro). Potently blocks ERK in PMA-stimulated NIH3T3 cells and NGF-treated PC12 cells (IC₅₀ = 29 µM). Does not inhibit the activation of c-jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs) or p38 MAP kinase.

A cell-permeable and reversible 13-amino acid peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of MEK1 (MAPKK) that is fused to the HIV-TAT membrane translocating peptide (MTP) sequence via a glycine linker. Acts as a specific inhibitor of ERK activation and blocks the transcriptional activity of Elk1. Selectively binds to ERK2 and prevents its interaction with MEK (IC₅₀ = 210 nM). Potently blocks ERK activation in PMA-stimulated NIH 3T3 cells and NGF-treated PC12 cells (IC₅₀ = 29 µM). Does not affect the activation of JNKs or p38.

Cell permeable: yes

Primary Target
MEK

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: yes

Target IC₅₀: 210 nM against MEK; 29 µM in blocking ERK activation in PMA-stimulated NIH 3T3 cells and NGF-treated PC12 cells

Packaged under inert gas

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

H-Gly-Tyr-Gly-Arg-Lys-Lys-Arg-Arg-Gln-Arg-Arg-Arg-Gly-Met-Pro-Lys-Lys-Lys-Pro-Thr-Pro-Ile-Gln-Leu-Asn-Pro-NH₂

Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Kelemen, B.R., et al. 2002. J. Biol. Chem.277, 8741.

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