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