Gene ID	N/A
Accession	NM_001105
Alternative Name	ACVR1, ACTRI, ACVR1A, ACVRLK2, FOP, SKR1, TSRI
Species	Human
Source	Insect cells
Description	ALK 2 is a receptor serine/threonine kinase that is member of the ALK family and is upstream of signaling pathway involving the SMAD proteins especially SMAD1/5/8. Knockdown of ALK2, but not TGF?RI (ALK5), abrogates endoglin-mediated decrease in cell motility of prostate cancer cells and constitutively active ALK2 is sufficient to restore a low-motility phenotype in endoglin deficient cells . Therefore, endoglin decreases prostate cancer cell motility through activation of the ALK2-Smad1 pathway. ALK2 is the key gene involved in Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by progressive heterotopic bone formation in muscle tissues .
Accession	NM_001105
Functions	The specific activity of ALK2 was determined to be 39 nmol /min/mg as per activity assay protocol.
Formulation	50mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 0.25mM DTT, 0.1mM EGTA, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.1mM PMSF, 25% glycerol.
Solubility	N/A
Appearance	Liquid
Molecular Weight	67
Purity	70% – 90%
Shipping Condition	Dry Ice
Storage Condition	Store product at ?70?C. For optimal storage, aliquot target into smaller quantities after centrifugation and store at recommended temperature. For most favorable performance, avoid repeated handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles.