LIM domain kinase 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LIMK2 gene. There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. The protein encoded by this gene is phosphorylated and activated by ROCK, a downstream effector of Rho, and the encoded protein, in turn, phosphorylates cofilin, inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity. It is thought that this pathway contributes to Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. At least three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

LIM domain kinase 2
LIMK-2
LIMK2

p53671

WB,IHC,IF,ICC,IP

WB 1:2000
IHC 1:1000
IF 1:100-1:400
ICC 1:50
IP 1-2μg/sample

Human,Mouse,Rat,Monkey

Predicted size: 72 kDa

Rabbit

Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome.

Protein A affinity purified.

Recombinant Rabbit monoclonal

IgG

Liquid

PBS (pH7.4), 0.1% BSA, 40% Glycerol. Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide.

Store at +4°C short term. Store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle.