The HPK1 Assay Kit is designed to measure HPK1 activity for screening and profiling applications using Kinase-Glo® MAX as a detection reagent. MBP (Myelin Basic Protein) is a non-specific protein substrate that is used as a "universal substrate" for many in-vitro kinase activity assays. This protein is targeted by many serine/threonine kinases at conserved amino acids. We use the dephosphorylated version of the MBP substrate in our assays to determine the kinase-mediated phosphorylation of MBP. Our assays are not suitable for studying autophosphorylation of the kinase due to the presence of the MBP substrate.
The HPK1 Assay Kit comes in a convenient 96-well format, with enough purified recombinant HPK1 enzyme, HPK1 substrate, ATP, and kinase assay buffer for 100 enzyme reactions.
Materials Required But Not Supplied
Kinase-Glo MAX (Promega #V6071) Dithiothreitol (DTT, 1 M; optional) Microplate reader capable of reading luminescence Adjustable micropipettor and sterile tips 30°C incubator
HPK1 (MAP4K1) or Hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 is a hematopoietic cell-restricted member of the Ste20 serine/threonine kinase super family. It is a tissue-specific upstream activator of the MEKK/JNK/SAPK signaling pathway. HPK1 diminishes T cell receptor (TCR) signaling activity and T cell proliferation by phosphorylating the adaptor protein SLP-76, suggesting HPK1 could be a novel target for anti-tumor immunotherapy.
References
1. Wu P, et al., Structure, 2019, 27: 125-133.e4 2. Alzabin S, et al., J. Immunol. 2009, 182: 6187-6194 3. Jakob SM, et al., Blood, 2013, 121(20):4184-4194
Storage/Stability
Up to 6 months when stored as recommended
Shipping Temperature
-80°C
Warnings
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Disclaimers and Limitations
BPS Bioscience assay kits are validated using the listed components according to our specific protocol. Any deviations to kit components or protocols, such as using different proteins, cell/tissue lysates, or buffers (including using the same component from other commercial sources) will void any warranties on the performance of the assay kit and is not recommended.
End-users should immediately report any issues to [email protected] upon receipt of the kit, such as missing components, damaged vials, no dry ice, etc.