| Gene ID | N/A |
| Accession | NM_001105 |
| Alternative Name | ACVR1, ACTRI, ACVR1A, ACVRLK2, FOP, SKR1, TSRI |
| Species | Human |
| Source | Insect cells |
| Description | ALK 2 is a receptor serine/threonine kinase that is member of the ALK family and is upstream of signaling pathway involving the SMAD proteins especially SMAD1/5/8. Knockdown of ALK2, but not TGF?RI (ALK5), abrogates endoglin-mediated decrease in cell motility of prostate cancer cells and constitutively active ALK2 is sufficient to restore a low-motility phenotype in endoglin deficient cells . Therefore, endoglin decreases prostate cancer cell motility through activation of the ALK2-Smad1 pathway. ALK2 is the key gene involved in Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by progressive heterotopic bone formation in muscle tissues . |
| Accession | NM_001105 |
| Functions | The specific activity of ALK2 was determined to be 39 nmol /min/mg as per activity assay protocol. |
| Formulation | 50mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 0.25mM DTT, 0.1mM EGTA, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.1mM PMSF, 25% glycerol. |
| Solubility | N/A |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 67 |
| Purity | 70% - 90% |
| Shipping Condition | Dry Ice |
| Storage Condition | Store product at ?70?C. For optimal storage, aliquot target into smaller quantities after centrifugation and store at recommended temperature. For most favorable performance, avoid repeated handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles. |