| Gene Symbol |
EIF2AK3
|
| Gene Synonyms |
PEK WRS PERK |
| Gene Full Name |
eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 3 |
| Gene Summary |
The protein encoded by this gene phosphorylates the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation-initiation factor 2, leading to its inactivation, and thus to a rapid reduction of translational initiation and repression of global protein synthesis. This protein is thought to modulate mitochondrial function. It is a type I membrane protein located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where it is induced by ER stress caused by malfolded proteins. Mutations in this gene are associated with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015] |
| Alternative Names |
DKFZp781H1925 E2AK3_HUMAN EC 2.7.11.1 Eif2ak3 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 3 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3 Heme regulated EIF2 alpha kinase HRI HsPEK Pancreatic eIF2 alpha kinase Pancreatic eIF2-alpha kinase PEK PRKR like endoplasmic reticulum kinase PRKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase WRS |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
125 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Endoplasmic reticulum,Membrane. |