Synonyms: ACTRIB; ACVR1 B; ACVRLK4; SKR2
Purity: >=70% (SDS-PAGE)
Activity: activity: 14-18 nmol/min·mg
Storage: -70C
UNSPSC Code: 12352200
Biochem/physiol Actions: ALK4 is a member of the subfamily of receptor ser/thr kinases that mediates signaling by the Activins. ALK4 is expressed in many human tissues, including kidney, pancreas, brain, lung, and liver. Truncated ALK4, predominantly expressed in human pituitary adenomas, function as dominant negative receptors to interfere with wild-type receptor function and blocks the antiproliferative effect of activin possibly contributing to development of human pituitary tumors. ALK4 is able to mediate Nodal signaling in the presence of Cripto during vertebrate development.
Physical form: Supplied in 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, with 150 mM NaCl, 0.2 5mM DTT, 0.1 mM EGTA, 0.1 mM EDTA, 0.1 mM PMSF, and 25% glycerol.
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 1