| Gene ID | N/A |
| Accession | NM_002929 |
| Alternative Name | GPRK1; RHOK; RK |
| Species | Human |
| Source | Insect cells |
| Description | GRK1 is a member of the guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein)-coupled receptor kinase subfamily of the Ser/Thr protein kinases. GRK1 mediates rapid desensitization of rod photoreceptors to light by catalyzing phosphorylation of the visual pigment rhodopsin which leads to its deactivation . Defects in GRK1 are known to cause Oguchi disease 2 (also known as stationary night blindness Oguchi type-2). GRK1 can be phosphorylated by PKA and this reduces the ability of GRK1 to phosphorylate rhodopsin in vitro . It is speculated that phosphorylation of GRK1 by PKA in vivo occurs in the dark when cAMP levels in photoreceptor cells are elevated. |
| Accession | NM_002929 |
| Functions | The specific activity of GRK1 was determined to be 4.3 nmol /min/mg as per activity assay protocol. |
| Formulation | 50mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 10mM glutathione, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.25mM DTT, 0.1mM PMSF, 25% glycerol. |
| Solubility | N/A |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 95 |
| 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. |