Rho-associated protein kinase 2 (ROCK2), also known as Rho kinase 2, Rho-associated, coiled-coil-containing protein kinase II, and p164 ROCK-2, is a member of the AGC serine/threonine protein kinase family. ROCK2 is a key regulator of actin cytoskeleton and cell polarity. It is involved in regulation of actin cytoskeleton organization, smooth muscle contraction, malignant cell transformation, tumor invasion and metastasis, stress fiber and focal adhesion formation, neurite retraction, motility and cell adhesion. Many of the key roles of ROCK2 are attributed to its ability to phosphorylate ADD1, BRCA2, CNN1, EZR, DPYSL2, EP300, MSN, MYL9/MLC2, NPM1, RDX, PPP1R12A, VIM, SORL1 and IRF4. ROCK2 regulates positively the activation of p42/MAPK1-p44/MAPK3 and the regulation of p90RSK/RPS6KA1 during myogenic differentiation. Alternatively, ROCK2 is a negative regulator of VEGF-induced angiogenic endothelial cell activation. Recent studies have shown that ROCK2 inhibits keratinocyte terminal differentiation and may play an important role in the timely initiation of centrosome duplication. It also may regulate closure of the eyelids and ventral body wall through organization of actomyosin bundles. Additional evidence suggests that ROCK2 plays a critical role in the regulation of spine and synaptic properties in the hippocampus.

~160 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may appear in some lysate(s).

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human ROCK2.

Anti-ROCK2 Antibody is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody, that targets Rho-associated protein kinase 2 & has been tested in western blotting & IHC.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 5 µg/mL from a representative lot detected ROCK2 in mouse brain tissue.

Research Category
Signaling

Research Sub Category
Developmental Signaling

Antigen Affinity Purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing PBS with up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Control
Mouse brain tissue lysate

Evaluated by Western Blotting in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 2 µg/mL of this antibody detected ROCK2 in 15 µg of mouse brain tissue lysate.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Replaces: MABN1037

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