Product Name
CHK2, Recombinant Protein
Full Product Name
CHK2 protein
Product Synonym Names
CHK2; CHK-2 protein; CHK2 checkpoint homolog protein; CHK-2; CHK 2 protein; CHK protein; CHK 2
Product Gene Name
CHK2 recombinant protein
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Research Use Only
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Purity/Purification
CHK2 protein was purified using a a proprietary chromatographic technique.
Form/Format
Supplied in a storage buffer consisting of 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150 mM NaCl, 0.25 mM DTT, 0.1 mM EGTA, 0.1 mM EDTA, 0.1 mM PMSF and 25% glycerol
Biological Significance
Chk2 is the mammalian homolog of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae Rad53 and Schizosaccharomyces pombe Cds1 protein kinases required for the DNA damage and replication checkpoints. Chk2 is rapidly phosphorylated and activated in response to replication blocks and DNA damage; the response to DNA damage occurs in an ataxia telangiectasia mutated-dependent manner. In vitro, Chk2 phosphorylates p53 on Ser-20 and dissociated preformed complexes of p53 with Mdm2, a protein that targets p53 for degradation. In vivo, ectopic expression of wild-type Chk2 leads to increased p53 stabilization after DNA damage, whereas expression of a dominant-negative Chk2 mutant abrogated both phosphorylation of p53 on Ser-20 and p53 stabilization. Thus, in response to DNA damage, Chk2 stabilizes the p53 tumor suppressor protein leading to cell cycle arrest in G1.
Expression System
Sf-9 insect cells
Preparation and Storage
Store at -80 degree C
Other Notes
Small volumes of CHK2 recombinant protein vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
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CHK2 recombinant protein
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Proteases, Inhibitors, & Enzymes
NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for CHK2. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.
NCBI Accession #
BAB17231.1
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UniProt Secondary Accession #
Q6QA03; Q6QA04; Q6QA05; Q6QA06; Q6QA07; Q6QA08; Q6QA10; A8K3Y9; B7ZBF3; B7ZBF4; B7ZBF5[Other Products]
UniProt Related Accession #
O96017[Other Products]
NCBI Official Full Name
CHK2, partial
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
checkpoint kinase 2
NCBI Official Symbol
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NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
CDS1; CHK2; LFS2; RAD53; hCds1; HuCds1; PP1425
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NCBI Protein Information
serine/threonine-protein kinase Chk2
UniProt Protein Name
Serine/threonine-protein kinase Chk2
UniProt Synonym Protein Names
CHK2 checkpoint homolog; Cds1 homolog; Hucds1; hCds1; Checkpoint kinase 2
UniProt Gene Name
CHEK2??[Similar Products]
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
CDS1; CHK2; RAD53; Hucds1; hCds1??[Similar Products]
UniProt Entry Name
CHK2_HUMAN
NCBI Summary for CHK2
In response to DNA damage and replication blocks, cell cycle progression is halted through the control of critical cell cycle regulators. The protein encoded by this gene is a cell cycle checkpoint regulator and putative tumor suppressor. It contains a forkhead-associated protein interaction domain essential for activation in response to DNA damage and is rapidly phosphorylated in response to replication blocks and DNA damage. When activated, the encoded protein is known to inhibit CDC25C phosphatase, preventing entry into mitosis, and has been shown to stabilize the tumor suppressor protein p53, leading to cell cycle arrest in G1. In addition, this protein interacts with and phosphorylates BRCA1, allowing BRCA1 to restore survival after DNA damage. Mutations in this gene have been linked with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a highly penetrant familial cancer phenotype usually associated with inherited mutations in TP53. Also, mutations in this gene are thought to confer a predisposition to sarcomas, breast cancer, and brain tumors. This nuclear protein is a member of the CDS1 subfamily of serine/threonine protein kinases. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]
UniProt Comments for CHK2
Chk2: a CAMK protein kinase of the Rad53 family. A cell cycle checkpoint regulator and putative tumor suppressor. It contains a forkhead-associated protein interaction domain essential for activation in response to DNA damage and is rapidly phosphorylated in response to replication blocks and DNA damage. Phosphorylates and inhibits CDC25C, preventing entry into mitosis, p53, leading to cell cycle arrest in G1, and BRCA1, restoring survival after DNA damage. Twelve splice variant isoforms have been described for human Chk2. LOF mutants cause Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a highly penetrant familial cancer phenotype also caused by p53 mutations. Familial mutations also associated with prostate and breast cancer, and mutations also seen in a variety of sporadic cancers and cell lines.
Protein type: Tumor suppressor; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); EC 2.7.11.1; Protein kinase, CAMK; Kinase, protein; CAMK group; RAD53 family
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 22q12.1
Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; Golgi apparatus; PML body; chromosome, telomeric region
Molecular Function: identical protein binding; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; ubiquitin protein ligase binding; metal ion binding; protein kinase binding; ATP binding
Biological Process: protein stabilization; DNA damage induced protein phosphorylation; transcription, DNA-dependent; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; DNA damage response, signal transduction; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; DNA damage response, signal transduction resulting in induction of apoptosis; cell division; cellular protein catabolic process; double-strand break repair; DNA damage checkpoint; response to gamma radiation; regulation of protein catabolic process; G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; response to DNA damage stimulus
Disease: Li-fraumeni Syndrome 2; Breast Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Osteogenic Sarcoma
Research Articles on CHK2
1. DNA-PK/Chk2 signaling induces centrosome amplification upon long-term HU treatment, therefore increasing our insight into tumor recurrence after initial chemotherapy.
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