Recombinant human NEK8 (1-322) was expressed by Baculovirus in Sf9 insect cells using an N-terminal GST tag. NEK8 or NIMA-related kinase 8 is a member of the serine/threionine protein kinase family related to NIMA (never in mitosis, gene A) of Aspergillus nidulans which may play a role in cell cycle progression from G2 to M phase. NEK8 is part of a complex of ciliary proteins required for renal and cardiovascular development (1). NEK8 interacts with polycystin signal transduction pathways and may control the targeting of these ciliary proteins (2).
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Reconstitution
Formulated in 50mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 10mM glutathione, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.25 mM DTT, 0.1 mM PMSF, with 25% glycerol.
Storage and Stability
Store in aliquots at -70°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.