AP1 Reporter Kit (JNK Pathway)

• Cat.No.: Kit-1679
• Product Overview: The stress-activated protein kinase/c-jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK/JNK) family of proteins includes mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) that are activated by stress, inflammatory cytokines, mitogens, oncogenes, and inducers of cell differentiation and morphogenesis. Upon activation of the SAPK/JNK pathway, MAP Kinase Kinases phosphorylate and activate JNKs. The activated JNKs translocate to the nucleus where they phosphorylate and activate transcription factors such as c-Jun. The activated c-Jun forms homodimers or heterodimers with fos family proteins which bind to the activator protein-1(AP1) response element and induce target gene transcription.

Specification

• Tag: Non
• Size: 500 reactions
• Description: The AP1 Reporter Kit is designed for monitoring the activity of the JNK signaling pathway and the transcriptional activity of AP1 in cultured cells. The kit contains a transfection-ready AP1 luciferase reporter vector. This reporter contains the firefly luciferase gene under the control of multimerized AP1 responsive elements located upstream of a minimal promoter. The AP1 reporter is premixed with a constitutively-expressing Renilla (sea pansy) luciferase vector that serves as an internal control for transfection efficiency. The kit also includes a non-inducible firefly luciferase vector premixed with constitutively-expressing Renilla luciferase vector as a negative control. The non-inducible luciferase vector contains the firefly luciferase gene under the control of a minimal promoter, without any additional response elements. The negative control is critical for determining pathway-specific effects and the background luciferase activity.
• Applications: Monitor cAMP/PKA signaling pathway activity. Screen for activators or inhibitors of PKA or cAMP/PKA pathway components. Study effects of RNAi or gene overexpression on the activity of the cAMP/PKA pathway.
• Storage: Stable at least 12 months from date of receipt, when stored as directed (-20°C)
• Kit Components: Reporter (Component A): AP1 luciferase reporter vector + constitutively expressing Renilla luciferase vector; 500 µl (60 ng DNA/ µl); -20°C Negative Control Reporter (Component B): Non-inducible luciferase vector + constitutively expressing Renilla luciferase vector; 500 µl (60 ng DNA/ µl); -20°C