Anti-NARS antibody [EPR8221] - BSA and Azide free

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

NARS also known as asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase is an enzyme with a mass of about 65 kDa. This enzyme plays an important role in protein synthesis by catalyzing the attachment of asparagine to its corresponding tRNA. NARS is expressed in various tissues across the body with noticeable levels in the liver and brain. The enzyme operates as a homodimer and requires ATP for its catalytic activity which facilitates the formation of asparaginyl-tRNA ensuring proper translation of genetic information during protein synthesis.

Biological function summary

As an essential component of the protein synthesis machinery NARS functions to ensure the fidelity and efficiency of genetic translation. It does not form part of a larger complex but its activity is critical in maintaining cellular function by facilitating accurate amino acid incorporation into growing polypeptide chains. This precise activity is necessary for cellular viability and the prevention of erroneous protein synthesis which could lead to dysfunctional proteins and cellular stress.

Pathways

NARS interacts with multiple biological pathways including the aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis pathway and the protein translation pathway. NARS’s role in aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis is important as it interacts with other aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases to maintain balanced protein synthesis. In the protein translation pathway it works alongside other elongation factors such as EF-Tu which ensures the correct delivery of aminoacyl-tRNA to the ribosome thereby orchestrating the translation process.

Associated diseases and disorders

NARS's dysfunction links to neurodegenerative disorders and certain cancers. Mutations or aberrant expression of NARS may result in impaired protein synthesis contributing to neurological conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Other proteins involved in these disorders include GARS another tRNA synthetase associated with similar hereditary neuropathies. Additionally increased expression of NARS has been noted in some cancerous tissues implicating its potential role in tumorigenesis and highlighting its relevance in cancer pathways.