Rabbit anti-Human BRSK2 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q8IWQ3

Target Species

Human

Target Name

BRSK2

Target Full Name

Serine/threonine-protein kinase BRSK2

Target Function

Serine/threonine-protein kinase that plays a key role in polarization of neurons and axonogenesis, cell cycle progress and insulin secretion. Phosphorylates CDK16, CDC25C, MAPT/TAU, PAK1 and WEE1. Following phosphorylation and activation by STK11/LKB1, acts as a key regulator of polarization of cortical neurons, probably by mediating phosphorylation of microtubule-associated proteins such as MAPT/TAU at 'Thr-529' and 'Ser-579'. Also regulates neuron polarization by mediating phosphorylation of WEE1 at 'Ser-642' in postmitotic neurons, leading to down-regulate WEE1 activity in polarized neurons. Plays a role in the regulation of the mitotic cell cycle progress and the onset of mitosis. Plays a role in the regulation of insulin secretion in response to elevated glucose levels, probably via phosphorylation of CDK16 and PAK1. While BRSK2 phosphorylated at Thr-174 can inhibit insulin secretion, BRSK2 phosphorylated at Thr-260 can promote insulin secretion. Regulates reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. May play a role in the apoptotic response triggered by endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome. Cytoplasm, perinuclear region. Endoplasmic reticulum. Note=Detected at centrosomes during mitosis. Localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum in response to stress caused by tunicamycin.

Target Protein Families

Protein kinase superfamily, CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family, SNF1 subfamily

Target Tissue Specificity

Detected in pancreas islets (at protein level).

Target Synonyms

SAD1; SADA; SAD-A; STK29; PEN11B; C11orf7; BRSK2

Target Background

Enables several functions, including ATP binding activity; ATPase binding activity; and protein kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular protein metabolic process; intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to endoplasmic reticulum stress; and regulation of insulin secretion involved in cellular response to glucose stimulus. Located in centrosome and endoplasmic reticulum.