PLK1 Protein, Human (sf9, His)

PLK1 is a serine/threonine protein kinase that centrally coordinates key functions during the M phase of the cell cycle. It regulates centrosome maturation, spindle assembly, cohesin removal, inactivates APC/C inhibitors, and controls mitotic exit and cytokinesis. PLK1 Protein, Human (sf9, His) is the recombinant human-derived PLK1 protein, expressed by Sf9 insect cells , with N-His labeled tag. The total length of PLK1 Protein, Human (sf9, His) is 603 a.a., with molecular weight of ~66 kDa.

PLK1, a serine/threonine-protein kinase, plays a pivotal role in orchestrating various essential functions throughout the M phase of the cell cycle. It regulates centrosome maturation and spindle assembly, facilitates the removal of cohesins from chromosome arms, inactivates anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C) inhibitors, and governs mitotic exit and cytokinesis. Operating by binding and phosphorylating proteins that are already phosphorylated on specific motifs recognized by the POLO box domains, PLK1 phosphorylates an extensive array of substrates, including BORA, BUB1B/BUBR1, CCNB1, CDC25C, CEP55, ECT2, ERCC6L, FBXO5/EMI1, FOXM1, KIF20A/MKLP2, CENPU, NEDD1, NINL, NPM1, NUDC, PKMYT1/MYT1, PRC1, RACGAP1/CYK4, SGO1, STAG2/SA2, TEX14, TOPORS, p73/TP73, TPT1, WEE1, HNRNPU, and others. PLK1's crucial roles include promoting centrosome functions and bipolar spindle assembly through the phosphorylation of KIZ, NEDD1, and NINL. Additionally, it governs mitotic exit and cytokinesis by phosphorylating CEP55, ECT2, KIF20A/MKLP2, CENPU, PRC1, and RACGAP1. PLK1's involvement extends to kinetochore functions, sister chromatid cohesion, and the regulation of various checkpoint proteins, positioning it as a key player in the intricate network governing cell cycle progression.

The specific activity was determined to be > 3 nmol/min/mg using casein as substrate.

Human

Sf9 insect cells

N-His

P53350 (M1-S603)

5347  [NCBI]

Approximately 66 kDa

Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Solution.

Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 50 mM Tris, 100 mM NaCl, pH 7.4, 0.5 mM EDTA, 0.5 mM EGTA, 0.5 mM PMSF, 25% glycerol.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

N/A.

Stored at -80°C for 1 year. It is stable at -20°C for 3 months after opening. It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -80°C for extended storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Shipping with dry ice.