p90RSK Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a member of the RSK (ribosomal S6 kinase) family of serine/threonine kinases. This kinase contains 2 nonidentical kinase catalytic domains and phosphorylates various substrates, including members of the mitogen-activated kinase (MAPK) signalling pathway. The activity of this protein has been implicated in controlling cell growth and differentiation. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

p90RSK: an AGC kinase of the RSK family. Phosphorylated and activated by Erk1 and -2 in response to many growth factors, polypeptide hormones and neurotransmitters. Several phosphorylation sites are important for its activation. Possesses two kinase domains connected by a regulator linker region. Phosphorylates a wide range of substrates including ribosomal protein S6. Prominently expressed in brain structures essential for cognitive function and learning.

Protein type: AGC group; EC 2.7.11.1; Kinase, protein; Protein kinase, AGC; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); RSK family; RSK subfamily; Translation

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p36.11

Cellular Component: cytoplasm; cytosol; nucleoplasm; nucleus

Molecular Function: caspase inhibitor activity; kinase activity; protein binding; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; protein serine/threonine/tyrosine kinase activity

Biological Process: negative regulation of apoptosis; negative regulation of caspase activity; positive regulation of cell differentiation; positive regulation of cell growth; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; regulation of transcription in response to stress; regulation of translation in response to stress; signal transduction