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Applications: Monitor MAPK/ERK signaling pathway activity and SRF-mediated activity.
Screen for activators or inhibitors of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.
Background: The MAPK/ERK signaling pathway is a major participant in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. It can be activated by various extracellular stimuli including mitogens, growth factors, and cytokines. Upon stimulation, MEK1/2 phosphorylate and activate ERK1/2. The activated ERK translocates to the nucleus where it phosphorylates and activates transcription factors. The TCFs (Ternary Complex Factors), including Elk1, are among the best-characterized transcription factor substrates of ERK. When phosphorylated by ERK, Elk1 forms a complex with Serum Response Factor (SRF) and binds to Serum Response Element (SRE), resulting in the expression of numerous mitogen-inducible genes.
Biological Activity: This cell line is validated for the response to the stimulation of EGF or serum and to the treatment of inhibitors of ERK signaling pathway.
Description: The SRE Reporter - HEK293 cell line is designed for monitoring the activity of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. The SRE Reporter - HEK293 cell line contains a firefly luciferase gene under the control of SRE responsive elements stably integrated into HEK293 cells, resulting in an ERK pathway-responsive reporter cell line.
Format: aqueous solution containing DMSO
Host Cell Line: HEK293
Mycoplasma Testing: The cell line has been screened using the PCR-based Venor™GeM Mycoplasma Detection kit (Sigma Aldrich) to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma species.
Storage Stability: Store in liquid nitrogen immediately upon receipt.
Supplied As: Each vial contains ~1.5 X 10^6 cells in 1 ml of 10% DMSO.
Warnings: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Biosafety Level: BSL-2
References: 1. Wong, K.K. (2009) Recent developments in anti-cancer agents targeting the Ras/Raf/ MEK/ERK pathway. Recent Pat. Anticancer Drug Discov. 4(1):28-35.
2. Treisman, R. (1992) The serum response element. Trends Biochem. Sci. 17(10): 423-426