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Biochem/physiol Actions

ULK3 or unc-51-like kinase 3 is a member of the serine/threonine kinase family that is involved in the SHH signaling pathway as a positive regulator of GLI proteins. ULK3 enhances endogenous and over-expressed GLI transcriptional activity in cultured cells and alters its subcellular localization. Furthermore, ULK3 phosphorylates GLI proteins in vitro. ULK3 is widely expressed and its expression is higher in a number of tissues where SHH signaling is known to be active, again suggesting that ULK3 is involved in the SHH pathway as a positive regulator of GLI proteins. ULK3 participates in cell cycle checkpoint and prevents the progression of cell division prior to complete chromosome separation. Overexpression of ULK3 stimulates autophagy through fibroblast activation.

General description

The ULK3 (unc-51 like kinase 3) gene is mapped to human chromosome 15q24.1.

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Physical form

Supplied in 50mM sodium phosphate, pH 7.0, 300mM NaCl, 150mM imidazole, 0.1mM PMSF, 0.25mM DTT, 25% glycerol.

Preparation Note

after opening, aliquot into smaller quantities and store at -70 °C. Avoid repeating handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles