| Gene Symbol |
PINK1
|
| Gene Synonyms |
1190006F07Rik BRPK mFLJ00387 PARK6 |
| Gene Full Name |
PTEN induced kinase 1 |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a serine/threonine protein kinase that localizes to mitochondria. It is thought to protect cells from stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. Mutations in this gene cause one form of autosomal recessive early-onset Parkinson disease. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Alternative Names |
FLJ27236 PINK 1 PINK-1 protein kinase BRPK PTEN induced putative kinase 1 PTEN-induced putative kinase protein 1 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
62kDa |
| Source |
Rabbit |
| Cellular Localization |
Mitochondrion outer membrane;Mitochondrion inner membrane;Cytoplasm, cytosol |