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AB241320

Recombinant human Glucokinase protein (Active) (His tag N-Terminus)

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Recombinant human Glucokinase protein (Active) (His tag N-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 465 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.

대체 명칭 보기

Hexokinase-4, HK4, Glucokinase, Hexokinase type IV, Hexokinase-D, HK IV, GCK

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant human Glucokinase protein (Active) (His tag N-Terminus) (AB241320)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant human Glucokinase protein (Active) (His tag N-Terminus) (AB241320)

15% SDS-PAGE analysis of 3 μg ab241320.

주요 정보

Purity

>95% SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin 레벨

< 1 EU/µg

발현 시스템

Escherichia coli

Tags

His tag N-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, FuncS

applications

Biologically active

Yes

Biological activity

Specific activity is > 2,000 pmol/min/μg. One unit will convert 1 pmoles of D-Glucose to D-Glucose-6-phosphate per minute at pH8.0 at 37°C.

Accession

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

보관 버퍼

pH: 8 Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.32% Tris HCl

storage-buffer

Reactivity 정보

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서열 정보

[{"linker":null,"sequence":"MGSSHHHHHHSSGLVPRGSHMLDDRARMEAAKKEKVEQILAEFQLQEEDLKKVMRRMQKEMDRGLRLETHEEASVKMLPTYVRSTPEGSEVGDFLSLDLGGTNFRVMLVKVGEGEEGQWSVKTKHQMYSIPEDAMTGTAEMLFDYISECISDFLDKHQMKHKKLPLGFTFSFPVRHEDIDKGILLNWTKGFKASGAEGNNVVGLLRDAIKRRGDFEMDVVAMVNDTVATMISCYYEDHQCEVGMIVGTGCNACYMEEMQNVELVEGDEGRMCVNTEWGAFGDSGELDEFLLEYDRLVDESSANPGQQLYEKLIGGKYMGELVRLVLLRLVDENLLFHGEASEQLRTRGAFETRFVSQVESDTGDRKQIYNILSTLGLRPSTTDCDIVRRACESVSTRAAHMCSAGLAGVINRMRESRSEDVMRITVGVDGSVYKLHPSFKERFHASVRRLTPSCEITFIESEEGSGRGAALVSAVACKKACMLGQ","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"54.3 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":465,"aminoAcidStart":1,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"P35557","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"N-Terminus"}]}]

특성 및 보관 정보

제형
Liquid
배송 시 보관 조건
Blue Ice
적절한 단기 보관 기간
1-2 weeks
적절한 단기 보관 조건
+4°C
적절한 장기 보관 조건
-20°C
분주 정보
Upon delivery aliquot
보관 정보
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
True

추가 정보

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Glucokinase also known as GCK is an enzyme with a mass around 50 kDa. It functions by catalyzing the phosphorylation of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate an important step in glycolysis. Glucokinase displays a higher affinity for glucose as compared to other hexokinases which is indicated by its specific kinetic property known as the Km value. This enzyme is mainly expressed in the liver and pancreatic beta-cells where it plays an important role in glucose metabolism. Additionally glucokinase can also be found in the hypothalamus indicating its broader reach in carbohydrate sensing.
Biological function summary

Glucokinase acts as a glucose sensor regulating blood sugar levels and insulin secretion. This process does not involve the enzyme as part of a larger complex. Instead glucokinase functions independently to sense glucose concentrations and adjusts the rate of glucose phosphorylation accordingly. Its activity significantly affects the balance of glucose uptake and energy production especially during postprandial states when glucose levels rise. Glucokinase activity is therefore important to maintaining glucose homeostasis.

Pathways

Glucokinase plays a central role in the glycolytic pathway and interacts with the insulin signaling pathway. Within these pathways it influences how the liver stores glucose as glycogen and controls insulin release from pancreatic beta-cells. Glucokinase activity is modulated by glucose levels and is closely related to insulin receptor substrates that affect downstream insulin signaling. Its function is important for the proper regulation of these pathways linking glucose sensing with metabolic control in varied tissues.

Glucokinase is pivotal in the context of diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia. Mutations or dysregulation of glucokinase can lead to different forms of diabetes including maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 2 (MODY2). Glucokinase inhibitors and activators are being explored as potential therapeutic agents for modulating glucose levels in diabetics. Additionally its role interfaces with the functions of insulin tying glucokinase closely to conditions of insulin resistance and pancreatic dysfunction. Understanding these connections is instrumental for developing targeted treatment strategies.

일반 정보

기능

Catalyzes the phosphorylation of hexose, such as D-glucose, D-fructose and D-mannose, to hexose 6-phosphate (D-glucose 6-phosphate, D-fructose 6-phosphate and D-mannose 6-phosphate, respectively) (PubMed : 11916951, PubMed : 15277402, PubMed : 17082186, PubMed : 18322640, PubMed : 19146401, PubMed : 25015100, PubMed : 7742312, PubMed : 8325892). Compared to other hexokinases, has a weak affinity for D-glucose, and is effective only when glucose is abundant (By similarity). Mainly expressed in pancreatic beta cells and the liver and constitutes a rate-limiting step in glucose metabolism in these tissues (PubMed : 11916951, PubMed : 15277402, PubMed : 18322640, PubMed : 25015100, PubMed : 8325892). Since insulin secretion parallels glucose metabolism and the low glucose affinity of GCK ensures that it can change its enzymatic activity within the physiological range of glucose concentrations, GCK acts as a glucose sensor in the pancreatic beta cell (By similarity). In pancreas, plays an important role in modulating insulin secretion (By similarity). In liver, helps to facilitate the uptake and conversion of glucose by acting as an insulin-sensitive determinant of hepatic glucose usage (By similarity). Required to provide D-glucose 6-phosphate for the synthesis of glycogen (PubMed : 8878425). Mediates the initial step of glycolysis by catalyzing phosphorylation of D-glucose to D-glucose 6-phosphate (PubMed : 7742312).

서열 유사성

Belongs to the hexokinase family.

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타겟 정보

Catalyzes the phosphorylation of hexose, such as D-glucose, D-fructose and D-mannose, to hexose 6-phosphate (D-glucose 6-phosphate, D-fructose 6-phosphate and D-mannose 6-phosphate, respectively) (PubMed : 11916951, PubMed : 15277402, PubMed : 17082186, PubMed : 18322640, PubMed : 19146401, PubMed : 25015100, PubMed : 7742312, PubMed : 8325892). Compared to other hexokinases, has a weak affinity for D-glucose, and is effective only when glucose is abundant (By similarity). Mainly expressed in pancreatic beta cells and the liver and constitutes a rate-limiting step in glucose metabolism in these tissues (PubMed : 11916951, PubMed : 15277402, PubMed : 18322640, PubMed : 25015100, PubMed : 8325892). Since insulin secretion parallels glucose metabolism and the low glucose affinity of GCK ensures that it can change its enzymatic activity within the physiological range of glucose concentrations, GCK acts as a glucose sensor in the pancreatic beta cell (By similarity). In pancreas, plays an important role in modulating insulin secretion (By similarity). In liver, helps to facilitate the uptake and conversion of glucose by acting as an insulin-sensitive determinant of hepatic glucose usage (By similarity). Required to provide D-glucose 6-phosphate for the synthesis of glycogen (PubMed : 8878425). Mediates the initial step of glycolysis by catalyzing phosphorylation of D-glucose to D-glucose 6-phosphate (PubMed : 7742312).
See full target information Hexokinase-4

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