General description
Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β) is a serine-threonine kinase that is present in most eukaryotes. The GSK3β gene is located on the human chromosome at 3q13.3. GSK3β is made up of an N-terminal β-sheet domain that is coupled to the C-terminal α-helical domain.
Research area: Cell Signaling
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β) regulates glycogen metabolism via an insulin-dependent pathway. It participates in many signaling pathways including cellular processes such as cell cycle, cell proliferation, and inflammation. GSK3β mediated-negative regulation of insulin signaling pathway leads to type 2 diabetes. GSK3β functions as a tumor suppressor that represses neoplastic transformation in cells. It is an essential regulator of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Abnormal regulation of GSK3β is associated with cardiovascular disease, bipolar disorder, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Packaging
Also available in 250μg size (2x125μg)--call for pricing and availability and reference catalog number 14-306M when ordering the 250μg size.
Quality
Routinely evaluated by phosphorylation of Phospho-Glycogen Synthase Peptide-2
Other Notes
For Specific Activity data, refer to the Certificate of Analysis for individual lots of this enzyme.
Legal Information
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- UPC:
- 12352202
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 14-306